Lentil Soup

==Description==
Lentil Soup from the Public Health Cookbook, Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, US government resource in the public domain
* Cook Time: Approximately 45 minutes
* Serves: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups dry lentils
* 4 cups water
* 2 carrots, finely chopped
* 1 x 15oz. can tomatoes, crushed or chopped
* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
* 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or ½ tablespoon dried flakes
* ¼ teaspoon cumin
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* ½ teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.
# Put water in a large saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
# Stir in carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings.
# Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
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Category:Lentil Soup Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Vegan bean and legume Recipes
Category:Vegan soup Recipes