Curried Red Lentil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Curried Red Lentil Soup

Recipe By : The New McDougall Cookbook
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:20
Categories : Soups, Stews & Chilis Curries

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves garlic -- minced
7 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Saute the onion and garlic in 1/2 cup of the water in a large pot until the
onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the seasonings and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lentils and the remaining water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat,
cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in the vinegar. Garnish with parsley
before serving.

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Per serving: 142 Calories; 1g Fat (3% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 25g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 13mg Sodium

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