Unicorn Village's Lentil Chowder

* Exported from MasterCook *

Unicorn Village's Lentil Chowder

Recipe By : Unicorn Village, Adventura, Florida
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup carrot -- diced
1 cup onion -- diced
1/2 cup celery -- diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 bay leaves
2 cups crushed tomatoes in juice
1 quart vegetable stock or water
2 cups lentils
salt and pepper
garlic croutons for garnish

Saute the carrot, onion, celery and spices in the olive oil for 3 to 5
minutes in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the crushed
tomatoes, stock or water, and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a
simmer and cook about 1 hour, or until lentils ar softened and soup is
thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with garlic croutons.
Makes 2 quarts.

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