Lentil and Tomato Soup

Prep. Time: 15 mins.
Cooking Time: 1 hr.
Servings: 6-8
Wine Recommendation: Rioja


Ingredients:

1 cup lentils
8 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 chopped Onion
2 cloves Garlic
28 oz. can Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/4 tsp Cayenne
4 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 lb cubed Lamb (optional)


Directions:

Saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil for 5-10 mins. until the onions become transparent.

Add the tomatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin, coriander, black pepper, tumeric and cayenne and cook for 45 mins.

Remove from heat, add lemon juice and serve over rice.


Cooking the Lamb:
Saute the lamb in olive oil with 1/4 tsp each of turmeric, salt and black pepper.
Add to individual servings of the stew as needed.