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| | Lentil Soup 6 slices of bacon, diced 2 onions, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 pound of lentils, rinsed Two 10 /12 ounce cans of condensed beef broth, undiluted 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste Sieved hard cooked egg |
| Combine the bacon, onions, celery and carrots in a 4 quart casserole. Cover tightly, turning back the edge to vent. Microwave at 1005 power for 8 minutes, stirring once. Add the lentils, beef broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of hot tap water. Recover, leaving vent and microwave at 100% power for 10 minutes. Stir well, recover, and cook at 70% power for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve garnished with sieved hard cooked egg. Makes 6 servings |
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