MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SOUP

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This was my first endeavor into lentils and it was fabulous, the flavor is wonderful (even though it doesn't seem to have much looking at the ingredients list). I added rice to mine. I revised this from the what would jesus eat cookbook.

Provided by Layanette

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups lentils (washed and sorted)
6 cups water
1 large onion
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (to be split in the recipe)
1 bell pepper (color is your choice)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils and water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing other ingredients.
  • Saute the onions in half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and saute for a minute or two longer.
  • Add the onion mixture to the lentils. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer for 15-20 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the cilantro; remove dish from heat.
  • Combine the garlic, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend well.
  • Add garlic mixture and lime juice to the lentil mixture. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 400.2, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.2

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