Funky Vegetarian Lentil Soup Food

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
• In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

VEGAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place the olive oil into a large pot and set over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion, celery, carrot and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40-50 minutes.
• You can eat it as is (like I do), or use a stick blender to puree to your desired consistency.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In soup pot, sauté onion in oil until soft.
• Work minced garlic into 1 teaspoon of salt to form a paste and add to onions.
• Mix in tomato paste. Add celery, carrot bay leaves and parley. Cook 3 minutes.
• Add lentils, 2 quarts of water and 1/2 tsp of salt and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer 25-30 minutes till everything is tender.
• Stir in mustard and vinegar. Garnish with celery leaves and parsley if desired.

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and dice all vegetables and thoroughly wash leeks to remove any grit.
• Place all ingredients except beans and lentils into a large stock pot, cover and bring to the boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender (approx 25 minutes).
• Add washed and drained lentils to the pot and stir well. Check and stir at 10 minute intervals so lentils don't stick to the base of the pot.
• Cook until lentils are soft (approx 25 minutes) then add drained beans. Stir well and continue cooking to produce a thick soup. Can be served immediately with crusty bread although the flavour improves if served the next day.