Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and affiliates
Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and affiliates
Red lentil soup
Fast to cook, red lentils are also packed with heart-healthy fiber and enamel-building magnesium. The combination of almonds, carrots and curry give this hearty soup a delectable flavor.
Ingredients:
2 large carrots
1 medium-size onion
2 celery stalks
16 oz red lentils
¾ cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic
½ cup blanched almonds
1 tablespoon curry
2 bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
Parsley
Salt
Instructions:
- Wash and peel the vegetables.
- Chop carrots into 2-inch pieces, cut onion into evenly sized quarters and finely dice the celery stalks.
- Combine lentils, carrots, onions, garlic, almonds, curry, bay leaf and bouillon cubes in a pot with 7 cups of water. Salt to taste.
- Simmer until lentils are soft, about 40 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat, and discard bay leaf.
- Puree using a food processor or hand-held blender, then return to stove.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly.
- Garnish with parsley.
