Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

My favourite because it is simple, delicious, nutritionally good and so easy. If you prefer a creamy consistency (like I do), when soup has cooked, purée half the batch.

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
      Freshly ground black pepper

Directions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté celery, carrots, garlic and onion for 10 minutes.
Stir in stock and water: bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir in lentils and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender. Season with up to 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to taste.
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Sue Ekserci, RD