Soups: Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 T olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pound lentils
11 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 t freshly ground coriander
1/2 t freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 t freshly ground grains of paradise

Preparation

Step 1

Place the olive oil into a large 6 quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat
Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6-7 minutes
Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine
Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35-40 minutes
Using a stick blender puree to your preferred consistency
Serve immediately