[CH] Corn and Red Lentil Soup

raincrone@juno.com
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 14:37:59 -0500

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Title: Corn and Red Lentil Soup
Keywords: soups, main dishes, vegetarian, vegan, chiles 

1 Tbsp     Olive oil (regular or "light"--extra-virgin is 
                           too assertive here) 
1               Onion, chopped
                 Chopped red habs (or milder red chiles) to taste--
                      save some for garnish 
1 tsp         Ground cumin
1/2 tsp    Black pepper
1 c            Red lentils (these cook faster than the brown kind,
                     and are lots prettier.)
5 c            Vegetable stock or water
2 Tbsp     Wine vinegar
2 med-lg Tomatoes, preferably local, chopped
1 med     Zucchini or Asian-type eggplant, peeled, diced small
2 c           Corn, pref. white, fresh or frozen
1 Tbsp    Miso (optional but excellent.  By all means 
                     experiment with different types/colors.)
1 Tbsp    Good soy sauce

Heat oil in a large soup kettle over medium heat.
Saute onions and cumin till onions are soft and translucent.

Add lentils, water, vinegar and tomatoes.   Cover and bring 
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, till 
lentils begin to break apart, about 15 minutes.

Add zucchini or eggplant, corn and chiles.  Cook until veggies
are  tender.

In a small bowl, mix miso and 1/4 cup soup broth until miso is 
dissolved. Stir miso mixture into soup, garnish with chiles and  
serve immediately.
      Source: Rain, loosely based on one by Shoshana on 
            vegetarian_jewish_cuisine@yahoogroups.com  

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Keep on rockin',
Rain
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