Simple Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1 cup lentils
• 6 cups water
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. cumin
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a large stockpot, melt margarine. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

Place mixture in a blender or the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until well blended. Serve hot.

Source: A friend June

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario

Answers:

Simple Lentil Soup

Wow, that sounds delicious. Can't wait to try it. Do you soak the lentils before cooking? (02/22/2009)

By Fionar Booker

Simple Lentil Soup

fionarx (92)

You don't have to soak the lentils before cooking. (03/08/2009)

By Raymonde C. Gauthier