Red Lentil Soup Mix

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 16

The heroine, Marjan, of Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran wins over the townspeople of rural Irish community with her Red Lentil Soup. Savory a steaming bowlful of your own fragrant lentil soup absorbed in Marjan's saga.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup dried minced onion

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

2 teaspoons ground allspice

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 pounds dried red lentils

additional ingredients (for each batch):

1 medium carrot, finely chopped

1 celery rib, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Place 2/3 cup lentils in each of four 12-ounce jelly jars or cellophane gift bags. Evenly divide onion mixture among jars and top with another scant 2/3 cup lentils. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches.
2. To prepare one batch of soup: In a large saucepan, saute carrot and celery in oil until tender. Add soup mix and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Yield: 4 cups per batch.

By RecipeOfHealth.com