Right now, it seems that everyone either has a cold or is fighting one. While the last thing anyone wants to do when they are sick is spend alot of time in the kitchen, there is nothing more comforting like a piping-hot, spicy bowl of soup. I have designed this recipe with shortcuts, so you can chill on the couch while this is cooking. A tip for my male readers: the extra time provides ample opportunity to whine loudly about how sick you are.
This soup is great for colds as lentils are high in protein, calcium, potassium, zinc(a cold fighter), and iron. The vitamin c in the tomatoes not only fights colds but enhances iron absorption. Garlic and cayenne pepper have been proven to fight cold side effects.
Rustic Tomato Lentil Soup
As much garlic as you can stand, minced (garlic powder is fine)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups of frozen vegtables, thawed (I used mixed frozen vegs)
2 stalks celery (optional)
6 cups vegetable stock
1 can diced tomatoes, including juice
2 cups cooked lentils (pre-cook or used canned)
pepper (to taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)
In a large pot, add stock, lentils,celery, onions, and canned tomatos. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add vegetables, pepper, cayenne and garlic powder. Simmer for 20 minutes.
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