ARMENIAN LENTIL SOUP

ARMENIAN LENTIL SOUP
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Ingredients + Instructions:
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1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
3 cup peeled, cubed eggplant
1 cup diced green pepper
3-6 cloves garlic, minced
Saute in olive oil until lightly browned

Add:
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6 cup stock (I use chicken)
1 1/2 cup lentils
1 1/2 cup chopped tomato
4 oz. dried apricots, sliced (yes!)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 tblsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
Simmer until lentils are tender
Finish with:
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3 tblsp parsley
1 tblsp mint
Adjust seasonings to your taste. Bon Appetit!