Unicorn village's lentil chowder

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupCarrot, diced
1cupOnion, diced
½cupCelery, diced
1teaspoonCurry powder
1tablespoonMinced garlic
1tablespoonMinced fresh ginger
3Bay leaves
2cupsCrushed tomatoes in juice
1quartVegetable stock or water
2cupsLentils
Salt and pepper
Garlic croutons for garnish

Directions

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.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #362 Recipe by: Unicorn Village, Adventura, Florida From: Sherry Zeiss <zeiss@...>

Date: Wed, 1 Jan 1997 13:20:07 -0600