Recipe Name Red Lentil Soup Submitted by Guest Recipe Description Hearty Red Lentil Soup -- filling w/a bit of a bite due to Red Pepper Flakes Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 90

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped shallots 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper, flakes 6 cups Vegetable broth 1.33 cups red lentils (dry) 0.5 cups brown rice Steps Sequence Step 1 Note: Heat temperatures are for an electric stove. Heat Olive oil over med-low heat. Saute onions, shallots 2 Add Vegetable stock/broth and bring to a boil. 3 Add lentils and rice. (Prepare lentils and rice by inspecting for hard bits and clumps of dirt; then rinse thoroughly.) Stir. 4 Bring to a second boil, then cover, reduce heat to minimum for a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour until rice is cooked. 5 Add more vegetable stock, one tbsp at a time, if soup is too thick. 6 Puree soup to blend, to desired consistency. 7 Serve with crumbled feta cheese, toasted slivered almonds, chopped black olives and/or a small dollop of sour cream. A toasted rustic bread is great for dipping.