Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.

   Step 2

   Add the lentils and 6 cups water and bring to a simmer. Stir in 1 teaspoon curry powder, cover, and simmer very gently for 35 to 40 minutes.

   Step 3

   When the lentils are mushy, stir in the spinach and check the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add about 4 cup water. Season with salt and additional curry powder, if desired.

   Step 4

   Simmer for another 5 minutes. If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or so to develop flavor. Heat through as needed before serving.

2. Menu

   Step 5

   Curried Red Lentil and Spinach Soup (this page)

   Step 6

   Fresh pita bread

   Step 7

   Cranberry Slaw (page 37)

   Step 8

   or

   Step 9

   Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Apricot Salad (page 37)

   Step 10

   Baked or microwaved potatoes

3. nutrition information

   Step 11

   Calories: 100

   Step 12

   Total Fat: 2g

   Step 13

   Protein: 5g

   Step 14

   Carbohydrate: 14g

   Step 15

   Cholesterol: 0mg

   Step 16

   Sodium: 43mg