French Lentil Soup

Ingredients for French Lentil Soup

• 3 tablespoons extra–virgin olive oil

• 475ml chopped onions

• 1 cup chopped celery stalks plus chopped celery leaves for garnish

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 950ml (or more) vegetable broth

• 300ml lentils, rinsed, drained

• 1 14 1/2–ounce can diced tomatoes in juice

• Balsamic vinegar (optional)

How to make French Lentil Soup

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium–high heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Add 950ml broth, lentils, and tomatoes with juice and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium–low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.

Transfer 475ml soup (mostly solids) to blender and puree until smooth. Return puree to soup in pan; thin soup with more broth by 60ml fuls, if too thick. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of vinegar, if desired. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with celery leaves.

Disclaimer

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