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Lentil Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Vegetables
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lentils green or brown
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

  • Begin by flushing the lentils beneath cold water to expel any debris. Chop the vegetables so they’re ready to go.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

  • In an expansive pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3: Add Garlic and Spices

  • Stir in the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for another diminutive until fragrant.

Step 4: Combine Lentils and Broth

  • Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5: Simmer

  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Step 6: Serve

  • Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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