Red Lentil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

RED LENTIL SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Indian
Appetizers Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tb Ghee
1 md Onion, chopped
12 ea Peppercorns
4 ea Bay leaves, crumbled
3 3/4 c Vegetable stock
1/2 lb Red lentils, washed
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
3 ea Dry red chilies, seeded
Salt
1 ea 1/2" piece of ginger, grated

Heat ghee over low heat. Add onion & cook til it
softens, stirring ocassionally. Add peppercorns & bay
leaves & cook for 5 minutes. Add stock, 1 c water,
lentils, parsley, chilies & salt. Cook over medium
heat for 10 minutes. When soup begins to boil, add
ginger & cotinue to cook & stir for 10 minutes. Serve
hot. Lentils should be soft.

Adapted from Ismail Merchant "Indian Cuisine"



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