*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             RED LENTIL SOUP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Indian
                Appetizers                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       tb           Ghee
   1       md           Onion, chopped
  12       ea           Peppercorns
   4       ea           Bay leaves, crumbled
   3 3/4   c            Vegetable stock
     1/2   lb           Red lentils, washed
   2       tb           Chopped fresh parsley
   3       ea           Dry red chilies, seeded
                        Salt
   1       ea           1/2" piece of ginger, grated

  Heat ghee over low heat.  Add onion & cook til it
  softens, stirring ocassionally.  Add peppercorns & bay
  leaves & cook for 5 minutes.  Add stock, 1 c water,
  lentils, parsley, chilies & salt.  Cook over medium
  heat for 10 minutes.  When soup begins to boil, add
  ginger & cotinue to cook & stir for 10 minutes.  Serve
  hot.  Lentils should be soft.
  
  Adapted from Ismail Merchant "Indian Cuisine"
 


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