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Lentil Soup 01

Lentil Soup 01 is a soups recipe made with Garlic Coarsely Chopped, Butter, Onion Finely Chopped, and Salt. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp
• 4 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a heavy 4 to 5 quart saucepan, bring the stock to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Add the lentils, onion, tomato and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat.

4. 4

   When the foam begins to subside, add the chopped onions and, stirring frequently, cook for 10 minutes, or until they are soft and deeply browned.

5. 5

   Set aside off the heat.

6. 6

   Puree the soup through a food mill or pour the entire contents of the saucepan into a sieve set over a deep bowl and force the ingredients through with the back of a large spoon, pressing down hard on the vegetables before discarding the pulp.

7. 7

   Return the soup to the saucepan and, stirring constantly, cook over low heat for 3 or 4 minutes to heat through.

8. 8

   Stir in the cumin, salt and pepper, and taste for seasoning.

9. 9

   Just before serving, stir in the remaining

10. 10

    To serve, ladle the soup into a heated tureen, sprinkle lightly with the reserved browned onions and serve the lemon wedges separately.