Lentil Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • ½ cup chopped celery (save leaves for garnish)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1¼ cups french green lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  • garnish with grated parmesan cheese, celery leaves, or flat leaf parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, celery, and carrots.
  3. Cook until vegetables soften about 10-12 minutes.
  4. When vegetables are tender add tomato sauce, lentils, and broth.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
  6. Transfer 2 cups of soup to blender and puree. Return puree to soup.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve soup in bowls and garnish.
Recipe by Every Kitchen Tells A Story at https://everykitchentellsastory.com/lentil-soup/