Spicy Red Lentil and Veg soup
Jan 13, 2007 9:12:51 GMT -8
Post by glynys on Jan 13, 2007 9:12:51 GMT -8
Tasted . not tried. the taster was good.
Spicy red lentil and veg soup
1 medium sized onion
3 medium carrots and potatoes
1 red pepper
125g red lentils (soak for 1 hour prior to cooking)
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of turmeric
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of cayenne pepper
A 400g can of tomatoes
750ml of water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon of basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
Spicy Red Lentil Soup Cooking Directions:
1. Chop the vegetables finely.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil and fry spices.
3. Add vegetables and lentils and stir and coat vegetables with spices. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Cut up tomatoes, put them in a measuring jug and add enough water or stock to make 1.2 litres.
5. Add this with basil and bay leaf to pan of vegetables. Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more water or stock if necessary.
7. Enjoy!
Spicy red lentil and veg soup
1 medium sized onion
3 medium carrots and potatoes
1 red pepper
125g red lentils (soak for 1 hour prior to cooking)
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of turmeric
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of cayenne pepper
A 400g can of tomatoes
750ml of water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon of basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
Spicy Red Lentil Soup Cooking Directions:
1. Chop the vegetables finely.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil and fry spices.
3. Add vegetables and lentils and stir and coat vegetables with spices. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Cut up tomatoes, put them in a measuring jug and add enough water or stock to make 1.2 litres.
5. Add this with basil and bay leaf to pan of vegetables. Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more water or stock if necessary.
7. Enjoy!