---------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Dancer^" Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Lentil Soup Followup-To: rec.food.cooking Date: 7 Jul 1999 14:11:56 -0600 Organization: attcanada.net Reply-To: "Dancer^" NNTP-Posting-Host: boofura.swcp.com Vegetarian, Low-Fat Lentil Soup (high fiber) From (Vegetarian Journal) 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups water 1 cup dry green lentils 1 red potato, peeled and finely diced 1 large tomato, peeled and diced 1 small stalk celery, diced 1 small carrot, slivered 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley Salt and pepper to taste Dry croutons or chopped chives In a deep soup pot, saute shallots and onions in heated oil. Add water and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, adding more water if needed to keep the three-cup level of liquid. Cook lentils until barely tender. Add all other vegetables and seasonings. Continue cooking at least 20 minutes longer. Fork-mash or puree mixture. Serve warm, garnished with croutons or chives. Makes 4 servings. Calories 224 Fat 3 g Fiber 5 g. -- ~~Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please read the FAQ posted weekly Recipes/requests go to recipes@rt66.com; questions/comments to tfdpress@acpub.duke.edu. Please allow several days for your submission to appear.