EGYPTIAN LENTIL SOUP

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Lentil soups are ingrained in North African cuisine and this quick and simple soup is adapted from a international recipe website. Included in the Zaar World Tour 2005 swap, africa.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup margarine
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup dried lentils
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
1 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan melt butter. Add vegetables, garlic and bay leaf, saute until vegetables are tender.
  • Add lentils, chicken stock, tomato, salt and pepper to vegetable mixture. Pour enough water into saucepan to cover.
  • Simmer until lentils are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Pour hot soup into a blender and puree. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.1, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 1860.8, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 33, Sugar 12.5, Protein 33

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