RED LENTIL SOUP
Red lentils help to regulate water and tonify Qi. They support the Kidney, Heart, Stomach and Spleen.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of salt
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
1 clove of garlic, chopped
4-5 cups of boiling water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning
1 cup of red lentils
½ cup of chopped plum tomatoes
black pepper
optional: handful of cilantro
1
Heat a heavy pot. Add the oil and salt. When heated add the onions, ginger, and garlic.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
2
Add the boiling water or broth, mushroom seasoning, tomatoes and lentils. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes.
Season with additional salt if necessary.
3
Add some black pepper and cilantro and serve.
CategorySoups
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of salt
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon of chopped ginger
1 clove of garlic, chopped
4-5 cups of boiling water or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon of mushroom seasoning
1 cup of red lentils
½ cup of chopped plum tomatoes
black pepper
optional: handful of cilantro
