*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Unicorn Village's Lentil Chowder

Recipe By     : Unicorn Village, Adventura, Florida
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      cup           carrot -- diced
   1      cup           onion -- diced
     1/2  cup           celery -- diced
   1      teaspoon      curry powder
   1      tablespoon    minced garlic
   1      tablespoon    minced fresh ginger
   3                    bay leaves
   2      cups          crushed tomatoes in juice
   1      quart         vegetable stock or water
   2      cups          lentils
                        salt and pepper
                        garlic croutons for garnish

Saute the carrot, onion, celery and spices in the olive oil for 3 to 5
minutes in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat.  Add the crushed
tomatoes, stock or water, and lentils and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a
simmer and cook about 1 hour, or until lentils ar softened and soup is
thick.  Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with garlic croutons.
Makes 2 quarts.

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