Lentil Soup

This recipe makes three quarts.

Ingredients for Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 12-ounce can Spam diced small or sausage
• 3-4 cloves garlic minced
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ginger powder
• ½ bag dried lentils, 8 ounces
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• Salt and pepper to taste if needed

Instructions for Lentil Soup

• In a large soup pot on medium-high heat, place the oil and onions.
• Sauté until soft and translucent.
• Add the carrots and celery, then cook for three to four minutes before adding the Spam.
• Mix in the garlic and raisins.
• Stir while cooking for another two minutes.
• Incorporate the curry powder, turmeric and ginger into the mixture and continue cooking.
• Add the lentils, followed by the tomato juice, chicken broth and water.
• Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to medium-low.
• Simmer for 45 minutes.
• Once the lentils are soft, season if necessary, then serve.

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