Soup Lentil Vegetable
(from andyandandrea’s recipe box)
Source: Mum
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves crushed Garlic
- 2-3 sticks of celery chopped finely
- 3/4 cup red lentils
- 5 cups of water
- 3 large chicken cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (or supreme)
- 4 teaspoons Tomato Paste
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Directions
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Heat oil in large saucepan
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Cook garlic, onion, carrot, and celery to soft
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Stir in lentils, water, stock, bay leaves, tomatoes and paste.
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Bring to boil, then simmer covered for about 20 mins or until lentils are soft.
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Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
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Note: If soup is too thick, just add a little more water and a little more paste or a cube if necessary.