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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Curried Lentil Soup with Turnips & Greens

This soup is fat-free, hearty, healthy, and delicious.  The garam masala is a fantastice flavor for soups.

Vegetable Stock and water*
Onions, 1-2
Garlic, 4-6 pods
Carrots, 4
Celery, 3 ribs
Turnips, with greens, 3
Jalapeno, 1-2 (minced)
Red Lentils, 1 cup
Garam Masala
Curry Powder
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Chop all vegetables; wash turnip greens and remove leaves
Saute chopped onions and garlic in vegetable broth until limp
Add carrots, celery, turnips; and jalapeno
Add spices and saute a few minutes to release flavors
Add vegetable stock and water to fill large stock pot
Add washed lentils and turnip greens
Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 1 hour
Remove from heat and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

*You can saute in vegetable broth instead of oil in any of the recipes I have posted thus far.  I am learning!  :)



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