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1 & 1/2 tsp canola oil
1 & 1/4 cup onions, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken broth 1 can (28oz) tomatoes, diced 1 can (10oz) undiluted tomato soup 2 cups brown or green lentils, washed 2 cups carrots, chopped 2 cups yams or sweet potatoes, peeled & diced 1 & 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp nutmeg 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped Saute onions, celery and garlic in canola oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach and simmer for 15 more minutes. Serve hot. This is even better the next day! |
