07-09-2008, 04:25 AM
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AKA SeattleNewt
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,055
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Lentil Soup
1 ½ cup dried lentils soaked in salted water 30 minutes or overnight
In frying pan, sauté for 10 minutes over med heat- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- ½ cup chopped fresh garlic
- 1 large white onion chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped carrot
After 10 minutes, add 1 cup tomato sauce
Stir and sauté for five more minutes
Transfer to large 6 qt pan.
Add:
Rinsed and drained lentils
12 cups of water
3 packets of Goya ham flavoring packets (there are 5 or 6 packets in one box)
8 Chicken bullion cubes
3 dried bay leaves
1 large can of beef broth (a couple of normal size cans)
Optional (one of the following):
½ cup barley
½ cup white rice
2 peeled potatoes
Bring to a boil, reduce medium for 1 ½ hours.
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