Alison Holst soup recipe - help!

fefeoc, Mar 21, 1:19am
I am trying to find a particular soup recipe - an old one from Alison Holst. It is (I think! ) in her big microwave cookbook from the late 80's or early 90's. Its a carrot, red lentil and orange soup. There are variations in later books I have of hers, but I want THIS one! Can anyone help me?

eurekarika, Mar 21, 1:25am

fefeoc, Mar 21, 2:32am
Haha! Someone is selling the book this recipe is in! I am a happy girl :] thanks for your suggestions.

findit1, Mar 21, 3:27am
1/2 cup red lentils
1 large carrot
3 garlic cloves chopped
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cumin seed optional
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 tsp orange rind. Optional
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar optional
3-4 spring onions chopped
Combine first four ingreds in large bowl ,add cumin if wanted and cover with 2 cups boiling water. cover micro 15mins
Add remaining water and grated orange rind. Cook 10 mins longer.
Add salt and sugar if wanted. purée if desired.

fefeoc, Mar 21, 3:49am
You are a wonder! thank you soooooo much findit1 I am eternally grateful!

eurekarika, Dec 1, 12:02pm
Sounds like a good recipe, will give it a try!