Recipe - Gentle Lentil Soup

2 One half cup Lentils, rinsed and drained
7 cup Water or stock
2 md Onions, chopped
3 Cloves garlic, minced
Juice of one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Or 2 bunches spinach, chard,
or collards, washed and
chopped

From "Meals Without Squeals" by Christine Berman & Jacki Fromer.

coarsely

1. Saute onions, garlic and celery in the olive oil, 510 min.

2. Add lentils, and water or stock and simmer until lentils are very soft.
If necessary, add more water to get soup to desired consistency.

3. Add greens, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes or until

greens are tender.

4. Stir in lemon juice right before serving.

Serves 16 preschool or 12 schoolage children. 1 meat alternative

Posted by Theresa Merkling.

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