Cleanse Recipe

Lentil Soup Recipe

Begin this soup in the morning – it should simmer all day

4 – 6 servings

Simmer covered for 3 – 4 hours the following ingredients:

3 cups raw lentils [rinsed]

7 cups water or stock

2 tsp salt

Steam or saute in butter the following. Then add to the lentils after the lentils have simmered 3 – 4 hours. After adding, continue to simmer on low heat:

2 tsp minced garlic

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup minced celery

1 cup chopped carrots

Add to the soup about 30 minutes before serving [optional: fine herbs, such as thyme or oregano or basil]:

Lots of black pepper

1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes

2 Tblsp dry red wine

2 Tblsp lemon juice

1 ½ Tblsp molasses or brown sugar

1 Tblsp wine vinegar

Sprinkle extra vinegar and freshly chopped scallions on top of each serving.

Enjoy!

It tastes better than it looks...I promise.