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Pronoti's Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Rinse dry lentils well.
Step #2 Measure 900-1000 ml water into a saucepan, add lentils & let simmer, covered, for about 30 mins, or until the lentils are mushy.
Step #3 (They will not absorb all the water: do not drain!).
Step #4 Heat butter or oil in a skillet & cook onions & garlic until softened & lightly browned.
Step #5 Add all spices & stir.
Step #6 Add canned, covered, sliced tomatoes & let the mixture simmer, for 15 mins.
Step #7 Add spinach & cook this until spinach is softened.
Step #8 Remove from heat; remove the cinnamon stick & bay leaf.
Step #9 Combine cooked lentils (with liquid) & the onion-spinach mixture.
Step #10 Add salt to taste, sliced fresh parsley, & stir well to mix.
Enjoy the Pronoti's Lentil Soup recipe