My roomie from College, Leslie (Laz) is by far one of the best cooks I have ever met. In college I couldn't even bake boxed brownies (NO LIE! I forgot the eggs! ha)
Laz on the other hand made everything from gormet burgers to amazing Italian Cuizine....she always made college feel like we were at home with "real" food! In honor of lent season, she emailed me her own concoction she made up!
I have made this twice because it is super tasty and easy!
Laz's Yum Yum Yummy Lentil Soup
2 bags of Beluga Lentils (from TJs- near the soups)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, diced
1 bag of spinach
1 can of tomatoes (regular diced or fire roasted)
Cumin
Oregano
Paprika
Tabasco or Red Pepper Flakes
Salt & Pepper
Water
In a stock pot, throw some olive oil in a pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute a minute, add red pepper & saute together for 2-3 minutes. When onions look transparent add garlic and stir for about a minute. Add can of diced tomatoes and let simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Add lentils and a few tablespoons of cumin and oregano. A few good shakes of paprika & tabasco/ pepper flakes. I use just a little bit of salt and a lot of pepper- don't skimp on the spices!
Add about 2 cups of water, or enough so that lentils are about half covered. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in bag of spinach until wilted and serve!
Top the soup with crumbled Ak-Mak sesame crackers, chopped green onion, pepper and gruyere cheese- YUM!
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