HEARTY MEDITERRANEAN SOUP

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INGREDIENTS​

• 1 cup red lentils

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 onions, chopped

• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp ginger powder

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 3 cups water

• 3 Tbsp beef-like seasoning

• 1 - (28 oz) can diced tomatoes

• 1 - (19 oz) can chickpeas, drained

• Sea salt to taste

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp crushed basil

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a colander, rinse and drain lentils ​then set aside.

2. In large pot, sauté in oil onion and garlic for 2 minutes.

3. Stir in ginger and paprika.  Cook stirring for 1 minute.

4. Add lentils and stir well.

5. Stir in water, beef-like seasoning and tomatoes.

6. Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce to medium low.  Simmer covered 30-40 minutes or until lentils are done.

7. Stir in chickpeas, salt, oregano and basil.

8. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.  

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Source:  Vegetarian for Life by Darlene Blaney, RHN, RNCP