Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.

By Mark's Veg Plot
Contributor profile | More stories

Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Mark's Multi-Lentil Soup

Thursday, February 28, 2013 10:12

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.

Latest post from MARKSVEGPLOT – a blog about food and gardening in England”

Here’s a soup idea for those of you (like us) currently experiencing some very cold temperatures. In weather like this a cold sandwich for lunch really doesn’t hit the spot: you need something hot. This soup is ridiculously easy to make and uses only store-cupboard ingredients.

Mark’s Multi-Lentil Soup

Ingredients (Makes 2 generous or 4 small servings)

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

Approx 200g dried lentils – of 4 or 5 types (this time I used Red Lentils, Yellow Lentils, Mung-beans and Green Split Peas). If you want to use larger pulses, such as beans, you may have to soak and pre-cook them.

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp yellow Mustard seed

1 tsp Fennel seed

Half tsp ground Cumin

Half tsp Chilli flakes

Approx 1 litre water (or stock if you have some available)

Approx 1 tbsp vegetable oil

(Note: use any spices you fancy, or have to hand, adjusting to taste!)

Method

Cook the onion in the oil, over a low heat, in a large saucepan

When the onion is translucent but not brown, add all the remaining ingredients

Bring the pan to the boil, stir well, cover, and then let it simmer for about an hour

The various types of lentils etc will perform differently – some will fall completely, some will remain fairly firm – but this is what you want, different textures

After an hour, check that all the lentils are cooked. If not, simmer them for a bit longer

Add some more water / stock if necessary to achieve a consistency that suits you (I wanted mine to be quite thick and chunky)

A few minutes before serving, season the soup. Note: do not add salt early in the cooking time, because this will prevent the lentils softening properly

If desired, blend the soup to a smooth consistency, otherwise leave it as it is

Serve with crusty bread!

Making this nutritious, healthy, warming soup is almost as easy as opening a can, but the end result is 100 times nicer!

To read more articles like this, on Gardening and Gastronomy, please visit * http://marksvegplot.blogspot.com/ *

2013-02-28 10:00:49

Source: http://marksvegplot.blogspot.com/2013/02/marks-multi-lentil-soup.html

Source:

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

LION'S MANE PRODUCT

Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules

Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.

Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.

Comments

Visits:	1,707,939,595
Stories:	8,448,944