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Tlokha't Tamata / Tomato Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Wash & drain the red lentils
  
• Add the olive oil in a pot on high heat
  
• Add the chopped onion
  
• Add the chopped pepper
  
• Fry for 10 minutes or until soft
• Add the red lentils
• Add the diced tomatoes
  
• Add the salt & pepper
  
• ​Add the boiling water
  
• Stir all together
  
• ​Cover & cook for 30 minutes on low heat
  
• ​Using a hand held blender, blend the soup all together
  
• Cook on low heat for a further 10 minutes
  

Directions

796ml can Diced Tomatoes
4 cups Red Lentils
1 Brown Onion (chopped)
1 Green Pepper/Capsicum (chopped)
1 tablespoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil
8 Cups Boiling Water