I had some home made red lentil Soup (YUMMY!!!!)... note I am 2 weeks post op!
Lentil Soup with Coriander and Tomatoes
1 T olive oil
2 medium brown onions, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¾ cup red lentils
2 – 400 gm tins of Tomato
2 liters (8 cups) chicken stock
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1/3 cup chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp black pepper
Pinch cumin
Cook 1 ½ hours or until lentils are very tender.
Reserve 2 cups of soup. Blend the rest.
Serve sprinkled with cumin.