Sunday, September 25, 2011

Lentil Soup with Spinach

This recipe is from cookbook called The sugar solution cookbook. It is a very healthy soup recipe.


Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 cup lentil. rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken
2 cups water
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1/2 tsp salt
8 ounces fat free plain yogurt
Preparation Method
Place the oil in a pan medium heat. Cook, onion,garlic, coriander, and pepper and cook, stirring often,for 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the paprika.
Add the lentils, water chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Cover and bring to a boil.Reduce to heat to low and simmer covered, for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the lentils are very tender.
Stir in the spinach and salt. Increase the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer. Serve with a swirl of yogurt.

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