Description:

Hearty vegetarian soup with lentils and vegetables

Source:

HS

Serves/Makes:unstated

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). dry lentils
• 3 qts. water or vegetable broth
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) thyme
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dry mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• Extra vegetable broth (as needed)

Preparation

• Cook dry lentils in the water or vegetable broth for 50-60 minutes or until lentils are soft.
• Puree cooked lentils in blender/food processor.
• Return pureed lentils to pan and add all remaining ingredients.
• Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, adding more broth as needed.

Comments

This is my Grandmother's tried and true vegetarian lentil soup recipe.

Lentil & Ham Soup: if not vegetarian, add 2 cups chopped, cooked ham to the soup along with the vegetables and spices.