Hearty Lentil Soup

2 cups green lentils
1 head garlic, peeled and finely minced or pressed
2 med. onions finely chopped
1 1/2 T olive oil
1/2 bunch celery chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
4-5 carrots sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
4 medium potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
8 to 10 cups water or stock
2 bay leafs (remove before serving)
1 T finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste

1. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about five minutes or until soft.
2. Add onions and garlic to stock pot with water or stock.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occassionally for at least 1 hour.

Like most soups of this type, this one will taste even better the second day when the flavors have had a chance to develop

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Coconut Lentil Soup Recipe

1 1/2 cup red lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh shredded coconut
3/4 cup soy milk
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Place the lentils and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Place the coconut and soy milk in a blender, and blend until smooth and thick. Stir into the lentil mixture. Season with curry and pepper. Continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes.

This recipe for Coconut Lentil Soup serves/makes 6

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LENTIL SOUP

1 envelope onion soup mix
2 tsp. beef bouillon (optional)
4 c. water
3/4 c. lentils, rinsed & drained
1/2 c. uncooked brown or regular rice
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained & coarsely chopped
2 med. carrots, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme leaves
1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 to 1 1/2 c. ham or kielbasa pieces

In large saucepan or stock pot, combine soup mix, bouillon, water, lentils, rice, tomatoes, vegetables and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and simmer about 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender.

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Lentil Soup Recipe
more here:www.cookingcache.com/soupsand/lentilsoup.shtml
A lentil soup recipe with bacon bits and carrot and celery, cooked in the crockpot.

Lentil Soup Recipe - Lentil Recipes for the Crockpot
more here:southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotsoup/r/bl33c10.htm

Minestrone Lentil Soup Recipe
here:www.24hourfitness.com/html/nutrition/recipes
/soups/stew/minestrone_lentil_soup/

You won't believe how easy it is to make this hearty and heart-warming lentil soup..

Lentil Soup Recipe
more here:homecooking.about.com/od/soups/r/blss160.htm
Lentil soup reicpe with lentils and tomato juice.