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Spicy Bean & Potato Soup

Source of Recipe

submitted by xxDianeXX


List of Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium red potatoes, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash pepper
1 quart vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
2 cups water
1 cup roughly chopped kale
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon file powder


Recipe

1- Saute onion and celery (in broth if necessary). Cook until tender. Mix in the potatoes, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cloves, and pepper.

2-Pour in the vegetable broth, and mix in the lentils. Add water, increasing the amount as necessary to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir in the kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Mix in the cilantro and file powder. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, or to desired thickness.