Lentil chili, not quite soup :)

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Donna, here's a lentil chili recipe, if you'd be interested in this, too...

 

 

Spicy Lentil Chili

 

Recipe By : Hyatt Recency, San Antonio Jan. 98 Bon Appetit

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:30

Categories : Beans Healthy And Hearty

Main Dishes Mexican

Soups & Stews Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups finely chopped carrots

2 cups finely chopped zucchini

2 cups finely chopped eggplant

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, seeded jalapeno chili

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

5 teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 bay leaf

2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes in juice (I use fresh)

2 1/2 cups canned veg. broth

1 1/2 cups red lentils

 

Heat oil in heavy or large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, zucchini,

eggplant, onion, jalapeno and garlic and saute until almost tender, about 5

minutes. Add oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and bay leaf and stir until

fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with juices, stock and lentils;

bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until lentils and vegetables

are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.