Gingered Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes

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Gingered Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes

 

Recipe By :Andrea Chesman

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons olive or canola oil

1 large onion -- diced

6 garlic cloves -- minced

4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh, peeled ginger

2 1/2 cups red lentils -- rinsed

8 cups water

2 large carrots -- cubed

2 sweet potatoes -- peeled and cubed

1/4 cup dry sherry

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Salt and white pepper

 

YIELD: 8 TO 10 SERVINGS

 

A rich, smooth soup packed with a hefty dose of everything that's good for

you--beta carotene,fiber, protein,flavor.

 

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and

ginger, and saute until the onion is transparent, about 4 minutes Add the

lentils, water, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the

heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are very tender, 45 to 60

minutes. Let cool slightly. Then process in a blender until smooth. Return to

the pot and add the sherry, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer

over very low heat for about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

 

Calories 294 * Protein 18 gm * Fat 4 gm * Percent of calories from fat 12%

Cholesterol 0 mg * Dietary fiber 20 gm 9 Sodium 24 mg * Calcium 58 mg

 

 

 

 

Source:

" 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains "

Copyright:

" 1998 Andrea Chesman "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 59 Calories; trace Fat (2.7% calories

from fat); 1g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 19mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Vegetable.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0