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Lentil Soup IV

SUBMITTED BY: ZAHIRAH PHOTO BY: jnicholea

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 3.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound dry lentils
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1/4 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse and pick through lentils, then place in a bowl with water to cover and let soak while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Fill a large pot with 2 quarts of water, and stir in the olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2005 by DEKAY23
Add a squeeze of lemon and some paprika when serving. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by jnicholea
I used about 4 quarts of water. I modified the recipe slightly, changes include 1/2 cup olive... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by RAZZMATAZZ
Hearty, satisfying soup. I liked the lentil and plantain combination, but next time I might... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lentil Soup IV

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 165

  • Total Fat: 3.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 54mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 8.9g
  • Protein: 7.8g

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