*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                         Curried Red Lentil Soup

Recipe By     : The New McDougall Cookbook
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:20
Categories    : Soups, Stews & Chilis            Curries

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          chopped onion
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   7 1/2  cups          water
   1      teaspoon      ground turmeric
     3/4  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   1 1/2  cups          red lentils
   1      teaspoon      red wine vinegar
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh parsley

Saute the onion and garlic in 1/2 cup of the water in a large pot until the
onion is soft, about 5 minutes.  Add the seasonings and cook for 1 minute.
Add the lentils and the remaining water.  Bring to a boil, reduce the heat,
cover and simmer for 1 hour.  Stir in the vinegar.  Garnish with parsley
before serving.

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Per serving: 142 Calories; 1g Fat (3% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 25g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 13mg Sodium

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