Curried Spanish Lentil Soup (from Nanou’s package of Lentils)
11/2 Tbs Curry Powder
½ Tsp grated lemon rind
1 diced Carrot
½ cup diced Onion
½ cup tart diced Apples
2 diced Celery Ribs
2 Tbs Butter
1 Tbs Vegetable Oil
¼ Tsp Pepper
1 chopped Tomato
4 cups Chicken Broth
1 medium Bay Leaf
11/2 Tbs Flour
½ cup Cream or coconut Milk
Other Seasonings: Fennel Seeds, Thyme, Paprika, peas
Cooking Instructions:
Wash Lentils then soak for 2 hours. Sauté lightly (do not brown), onion, carrot, and celery Ribs. Stir in butter, Vegetable Oil, Flour and Curry. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add soaked Lentils, Chicken Broth, Bay Leaf, and other seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add Apples, Pepper, Tomato and Lemon Rind. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in cream or Coconut milk immediately before serving.
Serve over steamed Basmati Rice.