*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Spinach & Lentil Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            Lentils
   2 1/2   qt           Water
   1       tb           Salt
     1/4   c            Olive oil
   1       lg           Onion -- chopped
   1       cl           Garlic -- crushed
   2       md           Potatoes -- scrubbed & diced
  10       oz           Spinach -- trimmed & torn
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
   1       ts           Coriander
                        Black pepper
                        Pitas -- cut into wedges

  Wash & drain lentils. Combine with water, bring to a boil, add
  salt, reduce heat & simmer, covered 45 minutes to 1 hour. Heat oil
  in a large skillet, add the onion & garlic & saute until soft &
  translucent. Add the saute to the lentils. Add the potatoes,
  spinach, lemon juice, coriander & pepper. Stir thoroughly & simmer
  until the vegetables are cooked. Add more water if desired. Serve
  accomapnied with pita wedges.
 

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