POLLY’S LENTIL SOUP

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:13:53 GMT

Step 1

Place lentils in a large soup pot, cover with 2 cups of boiling water, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain, return to the soup pot, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook the onions, leeks, and garlic a few minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the pepper, thyme, and cumin. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add liquid or vegetable broth as needed.

Step 4

Add the carrots and celery and cook about 10 minutes, or until beginning to soften.

Step 5

Transfer vegetables to the large soup pot with lentils.

Step 6

Add the vegetable broth, mushrooms, potatoes, tomato paste, and kale, and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

Add balsamic vinegar, stir, and serve with whole-grain bread and a big salad, and you have the perfect lunch or dinner.

Step 9

We love this soup’s thickness, but if it’s too thick for you, add vegetable broth or water. Don’t forget that sprinkle of Cholulu hot sauce, which is especially good with this soup.

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