Bell Pepper Soup
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup red split lentils, picked over to remove any stones
  • 1/2 cup green lentils, picked over to remove any stones
  • 4 large bell peppers (yellow, orange and red), seeded and chopped
  • 6 green onions, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons dried cilantro
  • 3/4 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • lemon juice, optional
  • slivered almonds
Instructions:

Place the red split lentils, green lentils, chopped bell peppers, sliced green onions, butter, cilantro and broth in a large pot.

Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes and then add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Then puree in a blender until smooth. Return the pureed soup back to the pot, add milk and heat for couple of more minutes (do not let boil). Garnish with slivered almonds and serve with lemon juice.

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