Delicious Lentil Soup

★★★☆☆
Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 46 mins (est.) Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed (237 ml)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin (4.9 ml)
  • 1 tsp curry powder (4.9 ml)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (1420 ml)
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until softened. \n2. Add garlic, cumin, and curry powder; cook for 1 minute. \n3. Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and a bay leaf. Bring to a boil. \n4. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender. \n5. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Wine Pairing: Light White (Sauvignon Blanc) — A light, crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc.