Hearty Ginger Lentil Soup

Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Meal Type | Dinners |
| Food Type | Soups |
| Step Number (6 steps program) | Step 3: Soups & Stews |
Description
Soups make terrific meals year-round: use up some extra zucchini from the garden.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils, do not soak
- 1 onion, minced
- 6 clv garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 1 sweet red pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
- 1⁄8 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
- 1⁄2 cup brown rice
- 4 cup carrot juice
- 4 cup water
- 3 tbsp Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut in 1 inch cubes
- 2 bn swiss chard leaves and stems, chopped
- 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Place all ingredients, except for the sweet potatoes, swiss chard and parsley, in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes, then add the swiss chard and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve topped with chopped parsley.
Cooking Time:
1 hour
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