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SUMMARY:Make Turkish Style Lentil Soup to Share With Others
DESCRIPTION:Join KindChef Leni to make a Turkish Style Lentil Soup (based on this recipe from MonamiFood.) \nAfter completing your soup\, freeze and label it for donation\, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or anyplace that you prefer\, when convenient. Finally\, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks. \nConnect to Zoom event \n\n\nTurkish Style Lentil Soup\n\n\n\nIngredients\n\n4 cups split red lentils\n12 cups water\n6 tablespoons Penzeys Turkish Seasoning (or make your own Turkish seasoning — See recipe below)\nExtra virgin olive oil\, to taste\n\nOptional \n\nSpring mix\, baby spinach or frozen chopped spinach\nCanned chickpeas\nFresh squeezed lemon juice or lemon wedges\nFresh chopped cilantro or parsley\nPenzeys Resist! spice mix\, to taste\, if desired\n\nInstructions\n\n\nInspect the lentils. Put the lentils into a strainer\, and put the strainer into a bowl. Carefully inspect the lentils\, and if you see foreign matter\, remove it.\nClean the lentils. Run water over the lentils in the strainer inside the bowl. Swish the lentils around in the water. Pour off the cloudy water. After doing this three or four times\, the water will run almost clear. Let the excess water drain from the lentils.\nCook the lentils. Follow the package directions for cooking. Or use these basic directions for split red lentils: In a medium size pot\, heat the water to boiling. Add the lentils to the pot. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to a moderate simmer. Cover the pot with the lid\, leaving it little bit ajar. Simmer for 6 – 12 minutes\, until the lentils look and taste cooked to you. I consider split red lentils done when I can the little dot (germ) of the lentil is still somewhat visible. Then I take the pot off the heat and let it sit to finish cooking. This keeps the lentils from turning into a mush.\nAdd the Turkish Seasoning. When the lentils are cooked\, mix in Penzeys Turkish Seasoning. This recipe calls for 6 tablespoons of Turkish Seasoning. But I add about half of the amount and then taste as I got. If you store the soup in the fridge or freezer\, it will probably need more seasoning. So when I give this soup to friends\, I add a little baggie with some extra Penzeys Turkish seasoning.\nDrizzle extra virgin olive oil over each bowl of soup or mix it into the soup. The olive oil adds great flavor and lots of good-for-you polyphenols\, too! Note: If you are making a large quantity to donate to a shelter\, mix the olive oil into the soup.\n\nOptional \n\nSpinach (fresh or frozen) or spring mix (fresh): Add a heap of baby spinach or spring mix to a microwaveable container. Cover the container with a lid that allows steam to escape. Place the container with the spinach/spring mix into your microwave. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute\, or until the greens are wilted. Use a scissors to cut the the greens into smaller pieces and then add them to your soup. For frozen spinach\, microwave for less than the minimum amount of time given on the bag of frozen spinach.\nCooked/canned chickpeas: Great for adding texture and more protein and fiber. My favorite chickpeas are the Jovial Organic Chick Peas. They come in jars. I like add the cooking liquid from these chickpeas to my soup.\nFresh-squeezed lemon juice adds a nice tang. Be careful not to add too much. You can always add more at the table.\nCilantro or parsley. Nice as a garnish.\nPenzeys Resist! spice mix. Pass at the table so people who want a more spicy/hot soup\, can add their own.\n\nHomemade Turkish Seasoning (Penzeys-Style) \n\nIngredients:\n2 tbsp sweet paprika\n1 tbsp Aleppo pepper (or substitute with 1½ tsp crushed red pepper + ½ tsp smoked paprika)\n1 tbsp ground cumin\n2 tsp granulated garlic\n2 tsp onion powder\n1 tsp ground black pepper\n½ tsp ground cinnamon\n½ tsp salt (optional)\n¼ tsp ground allspice (adds warmth\, common in Turkish blends)\nOptional: ½ tsp ground coriander or a pinch of clove for depth\nInstructions:\nMix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.\nStore in an airtight container away from light and heat.\nUse within 6 months for peak freshness.\n\n\n\nHealth and Safety Information\nIn order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program\, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines: \n\nStart with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.\nStart with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).\nKeep longer hair tied back.\nFollow other common sense procedures\, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!\n\nThank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations! \nHow to Donate Your KindSoup\nSeal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared\, your first name and last initial\, “Turkish Style Lentil Soup” and any relevant food allergy info. When convenient\, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers\, with a person or family that is in your heart\, or a place that you prefer. \n\n5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only\, please. \nRainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road\, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon\, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoup. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open\, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer\, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes\, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293)\nSo What Else 4924 Wyaconda Road\, Rockville\, 240-705-4345. (Look for the Dogtopia. Drive straight past Doptopia to get to our parking lot. The entrance will be on the right hand side as you pull into the parking lot. After you park\, walk up to the glass door at the bottom of the black ramp\, ring the doorbell\, let the team know you’ve arrived to drop off KindSoups): Drop-off Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm and Saturdays 7am-12pm.\nUpcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd.\, Germantown (supporting 1\,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, or Fridays 8 am-4:30 pm.\nEmbry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive\, Reston\, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!\n\nHere are some options for donating outside the DC area: \n\nNYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.\nBread and Roses 58 Newbury St.\, Lawrence\, Mass.\, 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays\, 10 am-4 pm.\nThe Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, Mass.\, 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays\, 9am-6pm.\nCommunity Refrigerators located in Los Angeles\n\nSee you in the KindSoup kitchen! \nLearn more about this KindWorks program \n 
URL:https://dokindworks.org/project/make-turkish-style-lentil-soupto-share-with-others/
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