Yaya'S Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Yaya'S Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry lentils; 4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups stock; 2 tablespoons soup mix (if not using stock); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 slices stale bread; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 dash paprika; 1 dash cumin; 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dry lentils
4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups stock
2 tablespoons soup mix (if not using stock)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
4 slices stale bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash paprika
1 dash cumin
1 dash salt

1
Soak lentils overnight. Drain.
2
Place lentils in a large pot and cover with water or stock (approx. 4 1/2 cups). If using water, flavour with soup mix. Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through.
3
While lentils are cooking make croutons: Cut bread into small cubes. Coat the bread pieces with oil, salt & spices. Fry on med heat until crispy and golden brown on all sides. Lay on paper towel until ready to use. This will soak up some of the excess oil.
4
Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cool water.
5
Add dissolved cornstarch, salt and margarine to lentils. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Soup with thicken.
6
Serve hot, topped with fresh, home-made croutons.

485

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups dry lentils, 4 1/2 cups water or 4 1/2 cups stock, 2 tablespoons soup mix (if not using stock), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Yaya'S Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yaya'S Lentil Soup

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