lentil soup
gourmet, december 1992

2 2 1 1 -	ea clv ea ea	carrots, sliced garlic, pressed small onion, sliced bay leaf olive oil, as req	saute over moderate heat until carrots soften
3 3/4	c c	chicken broth green lentils	add and simmer, c 25 min, stirring occasionally
discard bay leaf
1/3 1/2 2 1	c c T t	prosciutto, matchsticked red peppers, roasted and chopped cillantro, chopped balsamic vinegar	add, and bring back to simmer
serve and garnish with more chopped cillantro