Lentil Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
1 cup (250 mL) lentils
5 cups (1.25 L) boiling water
1 tbsp (15 mL) coarse salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine
1 28-oz (796 mL) can tomatoes
1 large onion, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) dill seeds
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 bay leaves
Directions
Rinse lentils under running water.
Place in a bowl, cover with hot water and let soak 40 minutes.
Drain, then place in an 8-cup (2 L) microwave-safe baking dish.
Add the other ingredients, cover.
Microwave 15 minutes at HIGH, stir, then microwave, uncovered, at MEDIUM-HIGH 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir well.
Continue to microwave at the same intensity if necessary.
Let stand 1 hour.
To serve, microwave in the bowl or in individual plates, 1 minute per plate; 3 to 4 plates can be reheated together.
Place in a bowl, cover with hot water and let soak 40 minutes.
Drain, then place in an 8-cup (2 L) microwave-safe baking dish.
Add the other ingredients, cover.
Microwave 15 minutes at HIGH, stir, then microwave, uncovered, at MEDIUM-HIGH 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir well.
Continue to microwave at the same intensity if necessary.
Let stand 1 hour.
To serve, microwave in the bowl or in individual plates, 1 minute per plate; 3 to 4 plates can be reheated together.
