Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

Lentil Soup With Vegetable and Rice

Have 1 cup cooked basmati rice ready, or bring to a boil in a saucepan:

1/2 cup uncooked, rinsed basmati rice

2/3 cup water

Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the water is absorbed; set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt:

1 TBS unsalted butter

Add and sauté over moderate heat until softened:

2 1/2 TBS onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 fresh jalapeño pepper, chopped

1/2 tomato, chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped

1/4 cup scallions, chopped (opt.)

Add:

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely

1/2 TBS fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), chopped

1/2 TBS salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cumin/coriander powder

2 cups water

Now add:

1/2 cup uncooked, washed brown or "orange" lentils

Simmer uncovered, for about an hour. You will probably need to add about 1 more cup of water while cooking.

Before serving, add:

the cooked rice

Heat through and serve. This soup is also excellent without the rice.

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