Tomato & Red Lentil Soup
"While researching Sumac for the NA*ME Forum, I stumbled across this recipe. YUM! The secret ingredient is sumac. Sumac is a sour spice used almost like salt in some parts of the Middle East. It’s also an ingredient of za'atar, a table seasoning frequently sprinkled on flat breads...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, chopped
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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4 cups vegetable stock
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1/2 cup red lentil
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2 tablespoons dried parsley (or one bunch fresh, chopped)
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to taste salt and pepper
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1 -2 teaspoon sumac
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1 small lemon, juice of (optional)
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