Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Lentil Soup With Spinach 1/2 pound onions, chopped 1 medium leek, cleaned and chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound carrots, diced 10 ounces waxy potatoes, washed and diced 6 to 7 garlic cloves, sliced 2 cups finely chopped flat leaf parsley 2 bay leaves 1 whole clove 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 2 cups large green or brown dried lentils, rinse and soak for 2 hours salt to taste 2 pounds fresh spinach, stems removed, washed well 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves In a large pot, about 7 quarts capacity, fry the chopped onions and leek in the olive oil over low heat until translucent. Add the carrots, potatoes, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, clove, thyme, and oregano, and sprinkle with pepper. Stir over a medium-high heat for a few minutes. Drain and rinse the lentils. Stir them into the vegetables and add 3 quarts water. Simmer until the lentils are soft -- about 40 to 45 minutes. Please don't add salt until the end, or the lentils will take much longer to cook. In fact, they may never soften. Add the salt. Chop the spinach and stir it in, with half the chopped basil. Serve as soon as the spinach has wilted. The extra basil is for sprinkling on top at the table. Serves 6 to 8. Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 I made this last night and it was really good! I didn't have any spinach but I subbed collard greens in and it worked very well. I do have one question. What happens to the whole clove that you put in? Does it dissolve or do I have to worry about someone getting a very pungent bite? Katie http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 You could tell them whoever gets that bite gets to make a wish -- that's what my mom always told us about bay leaves Peace, Diane , " Katie " <kmangan33 wrote: > > I made this last night and it was really good! I didn't have any > spinach but I subbed collard greens in and it worked very well. > > I do have one question. What happens to the whole clove that you put > in? Does it dissolve or do I have to worry about someone getting a > very pungent bite? > > Katie > http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 In a message dated 2/8/2007 5:46:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, cozycate writes: My mom always said the person who got th bay leaf had to do the dishes. When I waited tables (I did that for a veeerrry long time. Good money, no headaches. Hey, in 6 hours, you are going to eat again...get over it!) I once had a cranky customer who called me over to berate me that he got the bay leaf. On the spot, I said 'Congratulations!!! In some countries it is considered a sign of good luck to get the bay leaf!!!' He said 'REALLY?' I said 'REALLY!!!!' He left me a good tip too. To me bay leaf is an essential in soups, stocks, stews. Long live the Bay Leaf! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 My mom always said the person who got th bay leaf had to do the dishes. Katie strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: You could tell them whoever gets that bite gets to make a wish -- that's what my mom always told us about bay leaves Peace, Diane , " Katie " <kmangan33 wrote: > > I made this last night and it was really good! I didn't have any > spinach but I subbed collard greens in and it worked very well. > > I do have one question. What happens to the whole clove that you put > in? Does it dissolve or do I have to worry about someone getting a > very pungent bite? > > Katie > http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com > It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 brilliant!!!! akfral wrote: I once had a cranky customer who called me over to berate me that he got the bay leaf. On the spot, I said 'Congratulations!!! In some countries it is considered a sign of good luck to get the bay leaf!!!' He said 'REALLY?' I said 'REALLY!!!!' He left me a good tip too. Recent Activity 43 New Members 1 New Photos 80 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Mail on your mobile. Get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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