How to Make Lentil and Asparagus Soup

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

Rate: (4 Ratings)

A very flavorful soup packed with healthful ingredients, it can be made with pantry staples. It's also vegan! Makes 3 servings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Groceries
  • Cutting Boards
  • Kitchen Utility Knives
  • Ladles
  • Stockpots
  • 1 15-ounce can asparagus spears, drained
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 c red lentils
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt
  • 1 c plain soy milk
  • 2 15-ounce cans vegetable broth

Step1
Heat the soy milk in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium heat, until almost boiling.
Step2
Stir in the garlic, curry powder and cayenne. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step3
Pick over the lentils and discard any misshapen lentils or stones. Rinse the lentils and stir into the soy milk mixture.
Step4
Gradually add the vegetable broth.
Step5
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer about 30 minutes, until the lentils are almost tender.
Step6
Slice the asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces, add to the lentils, and continue simmering for about 5 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
Step7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step8
Serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

  • Vegans don't eat any animal products, including dairy.
  • You can try regular milk in place of the soy milk.
  • Red lentils (they turn yellow when cooked) can be found in many supermarkets.
  • Use fresh asparagus in season.

Post a Comment

POST A COMMENT

Request a New How-To Article

Looking for more How To information? Chances are there’s an eHow member who knows how to do what you’re looking to do. Submit an article request now!

eHow Article:  How to Make Lentil and Asparagus Soup

eHow Food & Drink Editor

eHow Food & Drink Editor

Category: Food & Drink

Articles: See my other articles

Related Ads

Food & Drink

Bethenny
Meet Bethenny Frankel eHow’s Food & Drink Expert.