BEST Ever Lentil Soup

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This Best Ever Lentil soup lives up to its name.

Lentil soup can be boring, but this one is wonderful!  

This lentil soup is very economical, full of vegetables, so it’s healthy. 

And it’s also gluten free and easily made vegetarian.  

This best ever lentil soup is filling and so satisfying too.

 

 

 

BEST Ever Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

8 cups water, more if needed

2/3 cup lentils

1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked

1 tsp garlic powder 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped

3 vegetable bouillon cubes (Knorr, or equivalent)

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. dried basil

1 Tbl. soy sauce

1/2 tsp.  seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, optional

1 Tbl. balsamic vinegar

1 lb. carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. hot sauce

1 Tbl. dried parsley

 

 

Directions:

Do not peel carrots it retains more vitamins.

Slice them about 1/2 inch thick.  

Slice the celery about 3/4 inch thick.

Chop the onions.

In a large stockpot, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes or more until the lentils, vegetables and rice are tender.

Add more liquid if needed. Serve. 

 Carrie Groneman’s recipe.

Copyright Carrie Groneman, 2020

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