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Lentil Soup

MediterraneanVegetarianEasy80 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 piece large onions, cubed
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 piece carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 0.5 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 0.5 cup lentils, soaked, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.8 cup white wine
  • 2 piece bay leaves
  • 7 cup chicken stock
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large stockpot, sauté the onions in oil until they are glossy. Stir in garlic, paprika, celery, carrots, and sauté for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Once the vegetables have sautéed for 10 minutes, stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, lentils, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add the wine and bring the mixture to a boil.

  3. 3

    Slowly reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour on low to medium heat, or until the lentils are tender.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the soup with parsley and Parmesan before serving.