French Lentil Soup
A simple lentil soup is a great way to get lots of gut healthy fiber and comfort in one bowl. Lentils are versatile, economical and packed with nutrition. There is always a stash of homemade lentil soup in my freezer to warm up a cold winter evening.
This french lentil soup balances the bright acidity of pinot grigio and tomato paste with the tea-like flavor of marjoram. This soup makes a great lunch or light dinner when paired with my No-Knead Chewy Ciabatta bread!
Directions:
Sort, rinse and soak lentils over night or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse when ready to use.
Sauté onions and celery in olive oil in 5-6 quart stock pot until translucent.
Add tomato paste and sauté for 5 more minutes.
Add marjoram, thyme, parsley and bay leaves and white wine. Stir up any browned bits. Add drained, rinsed lentils and vegetable broth and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover leaving lid slightly ajar. Cook for 20 minutes until lentils are mostly soft.
Add cornstarch water mixture while stirring to prevent lumps.
Stir in diced carrots and simmer 15 more minutes until carrots are tender and soup is thickened.
Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
(Makes about 12 Cups)
Ingredients:
¼ cup Olive Oil
1 lb Black Pardina Lentils
100 grams Diced Onion (about ½ of a large onion)
100 grams Diced Celery (about 3 ribs)
180 grams Diced Carrots (about 4 small-medium carrots)
¾ cup White Wine (Pinot Grigio)
8 Cups Hot Vegetable Broth, plus one cup water.
2 tsp Dried Marjoram
1 tsp Dried Thyme
2 tsp Dried Parsley
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
2 Bay Leaves
3 Tbsp (24 grams) Cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup cold water.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
A simple lentil soup is a great way to get lots of gut healthy fiber and comfort in one bowl. Lentils are versatile, economical and packed with nutrition. There is always a stash of homemade lentil soup in my freezer to warm up a cold winter evening.
This french lentil soup balances the bright acidity of pinot grigio and tomato paste with the tea-like flavor of marjoram. This soup makes a great lunch or light dinner when paired with my No-Knead Chewy Ciabatta bread!
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