YumYum Divas YumYum Recipes: Lemon Lentil Soup, contributed by MaryMcP

Contributed by: MaryMcP

Additional Credits for Recipe

Recipe courtesy of Six Hip Chix http://www.sixhipchix.com

Note from the Diva

So quick and easy.

List of Ingredients

2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced 2 c yellow lentils, sorted and rinsed (I used brown lentils) 4 c vegetable broth 1 T fresh ginger, minced Grated peel from one lemon (yellow part only) 1/4 c lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Chopped cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan. Saute garlic for one minute, add mushrooms and continue cooking until mushrooms have softened, 3 minutes or so. Add lentils and stir. Add broth. Simmer until lentils are tender, approximately 25 minutes. Stir in ginger, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Cookbook Category
Soup-Hot
Vegetables

General Cooking/Prep Method
Simmer

Extra Features of Recipe
Difficulty Level-Moderate