Curried Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Curried Lentil Soup Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 jars with tight-fitting lids; 1 lb. red lentils; salt; 6 tbsp. minced dried onion; 2 tbsp. curry powder; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 lb. green lentils; 1/2 package dried apple rings; 2 tbsp. dried parsley leaves

Published: Oct 29, 2008

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Kate Mathis

Yields:

Total Time:

5 mins

Cal/Serv:

220

Dried lentils and seasonings are layered into a beribboned mason jar to create this inexpensive, one-of-a-kind holiday gift.

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Ingredients

2 jars with tight-fitting lids
1 lb. red lentils
salt
6 Tbsp. minced dried onion
2 Tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. green lentils
1/2 package dried apple rings
2 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves

Directions

1. Step 1In bottom of each glass jar, place 8 ounces red lentils; top with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3 tablespoons dried onion, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 8 ounces green lentils, 1/2 cup apple pieces, and 1 tablespoon parsley, in that order. Seal jars and store at room temperature up to 1 month.
2. Step 2Prepare labels with cooking instructions; attach to jars. Add these cooking directions to each label before giving as a gift: Place lentil soup mix in 3-quart saucepan with 7 cups water. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 cups soup.

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