LENTIL SOUP IV

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This thick soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It keeps well for a couple of days, and the leftovers are fabulous! This is a great soup to make while camping for a filling meal. Serve with a dash of vinegar and some crusty bread.

Provided by ZAHIRAH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry lentils
2 quarts water
ΒΌ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 large onion, grated
4 large tomatoes, grated
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 plantains, sliced
5 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick through lentils, then place in a bowl with water to cover and let soak while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • Fill a large pot with 2 quarts of water, and stir in the olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Drain the lentils, and carefully pour into the boiling water. Add the onions, tomatoes, garlic, potatoes, carrots and plantains into boiling water. Drop in bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and plantains are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 15.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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