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Lentil Soup


This is the PERFECT cozy soup for winter time that is packed with veggies, nutritious broth and and an extra flavorful boost from the lemon juice. Not only is this a great soup to feed a family, or make and eat throughout the week but it is a great option to freeze and save for later! If you're a soup fanatic like me, do yourself a favor and make this recipe asap. It's worth it just for the way it'll make your house smell while it cooks. Divine!


Ingredients (4 servings)

4 leeks, thoroughly washed and diced1 small onion, diced 4-6 cloves garlic, minced 4 large carrots, peeled and diced 6 stalks celery, diced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp cumin 1 bay leaf 2 cans brown lentils, drained and rinsed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lemon 1 quart low sodium vegetable broth

Directions: Heat oil on med/high heat in a medium stock pot. When the oil is hot, add leeks, onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Saute 4-5 min until softened and starting to brown. Add lentils and juice from 1/2 a lemon. Add spices. Stir and cook an additional 3-4 min. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med/low, cover and let simmer for 15 min. Add juice from remaining half of the lemon and add more salt to taste. Serve!

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