Hearty Lentil Soup

 

Hearty Lentil Soup 

Ingredients:
1/4 cup water  to saute
1 medium onion, diced cone #3
2 – 3 carrots (about 1 cup), diced cone #3
2 celery ribs, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced cone #1
1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (fresh or frozen)
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes with juices, or 2 – 3 Roma
tomatoes diced
1 lb. baby potatoes, diced cone #3
1 1/2 cups dried brown or green lentils
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry

6 cups water or low-
baby spinach or kale

juice of 1 lemon
1 cup parsley, chopped
salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Saute: In 8.5 Qt pre heat add water over medium
heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and saute for 5
minutes. Add the paprika, curry, and cumin, and saute 1
minute, or until fragrant.
Simmer: Add the green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, lentils,
and liquids, give a good stir, and bring to a boil, turn heat to
low, cover askew, and simmer for 30 – 35 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
Add greens: 5 minutes before the soup is done, stir in the
greens. Add more water if needed, maybe up to 1 cup. Add
lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.
Serve: Ladle into soup bowls and top with a sprinkle of fresh
chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice for an extra
touch of brightness. Serves 6