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Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup

Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup

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Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound French green lentils
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil plus additional for garnish
  • 2 tsps. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp. each dried thyme and cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups each medium-diced celery and carrots
  • 2 Tbsps. tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 4 Tbsps. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot on medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
  • Add the celery and carrots and cook for 5-7 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and vegetables are fork tender.
  • Check the seasonings for salt and pepper.
  • Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

Notes

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