chunky vegetable-lentil soup

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Dec 19, 2015

You can use any lentils you have on hand. Larger brown lentils will take a little longer to cook and red ones will likely disintegrate but still add to the taste and nutrition.

Rate
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry green (french) lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound whole small mushrooms (halve or quarter any larger mushrooms)
  • 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can 14 ounces, vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt - optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 - of a head napa or red cabbage, sliced into strips (2 cups)

How To Make chunky vegetable-lentil soup

  • Step 1
    In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in lentils; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Add mushrooms, carrots, celery, water, vegetable broth, salt and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Step 3
    Divide among soup bowls; top with cabbage.

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