Spinach And Lentil Soup

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Title: SPINACH AND LENTIL SOUP
Categories: Greek, Soups, Ethnic
Yield: 4 servings

1 c Brown lentils
1 lb Fresh spinach
1 Onion, chopped
1/4 c Olive oil
1 t Tomato paste
1 Bay leaf
4 c Water
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 t Cumin
1 t Coriander
1 t Thyme
1/4 c Chopped parsley
3 T Lemon juice
Salt
Pepper

Wash lentils and cook in water until almost tender. Carefully wash, drain,
stem and chop spinach. Heat oilve oil and saute onion, garlic and spinach
until wilted. Add to lentil broth, rinsing saute pan with a little broth to
save oil and garlic remaining in pan. Add to soup pot with tomato paste,
lemon, parsley and the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes. Check
seasonings. Serve hot with additional lemon.

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