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Comforting Lentil Soup

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A warm and hearty lentil soup packed with flavorful vegetables and spices, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion (*chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (*finely chopped or minced)
  • 2 stalks celery (*finely chopped)
  • 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes (= around 4-5 small potatoes)
  • 2 carrots (*peeled + chopped into coins)
  • pinch of salt (to taste)
  • ½ cup dry green or brown lentils (*rinsed)
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp marjoram
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar (*see notes)
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery and sauté until garlic is translucent and soft.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes and carrots, and season with a pinch of salt. Fry for about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the lentils, thyme, marjoram, and veggie broth. Cover the pan with a lid and bring the mix to a boil. Then, reduce heat and let simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until lentils are soft but not mushy.
  4. Remove the soup from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese.
  5. Take out ¼ cup of the soup (without any veggies) and add it to a small bowl. Dissolve sour cream and add the mix back to the soup.
  6. For a creamier soup, blend about 1/4 of it with a stick blender (optional).
  7. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

For even better results, soak your lentils for a few hours before cooking to enhance their digestibility. This soup can be easily customized with various spices and added greens.

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