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RCI-VG.004.0006.001

Lentil soup

Vegan Cuisine | Soups

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    1 or 2 tablespoons
  • onion
    diced
    1 unit
  • carrots
    diced
    2 unit
  • garlic
    minced
    2 cloves
  • dry red lentils
    1/2 lb
  • water or stock
    6 cups
  • bay leaf
    1 unit

Method

1
Pick over the lentils and remove any stones etc. Rinse well.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the onion and carrots. Cook for a few minutes, until the vegetables have started to soften, then add the garlic.
3
Add the lentils, bay leaf, and water to the pot. Simmer over low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes, until lentils are softened.