Basic Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Basic Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 med carrots (small dice); 1 lrg onion (small dice); 1 leek (white part only, reserve the green tops); 2 stalks of celery (small dice); 1 lrg tomato; 6 cups broth(veggi/beef/chicken); 1 cup of lentils (soaked); 1 tblspn of balsamic vinegar; 1 tbspn oil (any kind); French loaf opt.

Servings: persons

2 med carrots (small dice)
1 lrg onion (small dice)
1 leek (white part only, reserve the green tops)
2 stalks of celery (small dice)
1 lrg tomato
6 cups broth(veggi/beef/chicken)
1 cup of lentils (soaked)
1 tblspn of balsamic vinegar
1 tbspn oil (any kind)
French loaf opt.

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1. Put the lentils in a large bowl and soak with water.
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2. Dice up all the ingredients, I would suggest cutting up the leek into 1/4ths, then dicing it up, and then washing because leeks have a lot of silt and it's not good eating.
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3. On a low temperature cook the leek and onion in about a tblspn of oil until they are translucent.
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4. Put in the carrot and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes.
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5. Add in stock & tomatoes. Drain the lentils and add those in too.
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6. You want to cook the lentils until al dente, they shouldn't stick in your teeth and they shouldn't fall apart.
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7. As a finishing touch add in the b. vinegar and enjoy with a nice loaf of french bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 med carrots (small dice), 1 lrg onion (small dice), 1 leek (white part only, reserve the green tops), 2 stalks of celery (small dice), and more.

Yes, Basic Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Lentil Soup

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