~ Spinach& lentil soup (santa maria) Recipe ~

 
                    SPINACH & LENTIL SOUP (SANTA MARIA)
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Appetizers
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       lb           Spinach, washed & drained
    1       c            Lentils
                         A few bay leaves
    3       tb           Olive oil
    1       bn           Green onions, sliced
    2                    Garlic cloves, chopped
      1/2   ts           Cumin powder
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1       pn           Black pepper
                         Water/stock as required
 
   Chop the washed spinach.  Boil lentils in 4 cups water
   with bay leaves until they are soft.  Heat oil in a
   pot & gently fry the green onions for 2 minutes.  Add
   garlic & seasonings.  Add spinach.  Mix well & put in
   cooked lentils.  Add another pint of water or stock &
   cook for a further 15 minutes.
   
   Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"
  
 
 
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