Lentil Soup

Nutritious legumes in an aromatic broth with vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 piece carrot
• 2 stalks celery
• ½ piece white onion
• 3 cups homemade vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• salt, al gusto
• freshly ground black pepper, al gusto

Directions

1. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it's translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the diced carrot and celery and cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Add the washed and drained lentils, bay leaf, and thyme sprig. Pour in the homemade vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.
5. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed. Serve hot.

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