~ Spinach& lentil soup Recipe ~

 
                           SPINACH & LENTIL SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Oriental
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/2   c            Lentils
    2 1/2   qt           Water
    1       tb           Salt
      1/4   c            Olive oil
    1       lg           Onion, chopped
    1       ea           Garlic clove, crushed
    2       md           Potatoes, scrubbed & diced
   10       oz           Spinach, trimmed & torn
      1/4   c            Lemon juice
    1       t            Coriander
                         Black pepper
                         Pitas cut into wedges
 
   Wash & drain lentils.  Combine with ater, bring to a
   boil, add salt, reduce heat & simmer, covered 45
   minutes to 1 hour.  Heat oil in a large skillet, add
   the onion & garlic & saute until soft & translucent.
   Add the saute to the lentils.  Add the potatoes,
   spinach, lemon juice, coriander & pepper. Stir
   thoroughly & simmer until the vegetables are cooked.
   Add more water if
   desired. Serve accomapnied with pita wedges.
  
 
 
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