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Curried Lentil Soup with Mushrooms

Soup - Legume - -

INGREDIENTS

2 onions
2-3 cloves garlic
2 T vegetable oil
2 cups mushrooms
1/2 t ground coriander
1/2 t turmeric
1/2 t ground cumin
1/2 t ground ginger
1 cup red lentils
4 cups water
1/4 cup creamed coconut
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

METHOD

Chop the onions and garlic finely. Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute them for a few minutes. Chop the mushrooms and add them to the pan; cook for a few minutes longer. Stir in the spices and cook for a minute or two more, then add the lentils and water plus a little salt. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until lentils are soft.

Chop or grate the creamed coconut and stir into the pan. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if required and black pepper.

posted by Mr Falafel

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