| Hearty Lentil Bean Soup Recipe |
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1-2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 lb. dried lentils
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
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- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
- Add lentils, vegetable stock, and all other ingredients, except cilantro, to the pot.
- Stir and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cover.
- Simmer 30-45 minutes (May need to add water to keep soup consistency).
- Remove bay leaves.
- Stir in cilantro.
- Serve with warm, crusty bread
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