Hearty Lentil Soup  Ingredients:       2 cups  Dried Lentils    1 head Pressed Garlic       2 med Red Onions    1-1/2 Tbs Olive Oil       1/2 bunch Celery, diced    4-5  Carrots, sliced into 1/4" coins       4 med  Potatoes, cubed with skin on    8-10 cups Vegetable stock or water       2  Bay leaves    1 tsp Parsley       1 tsp Thyme    1 tsp Oregano       Salt and Pepper to taste    Other veggies to consider: Zuchinni       Corn Peas    Mushrooms Green Beans       Bell Pepper Tomato

Preparation:

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until soft. Add water or stock to onion and garlic mixture. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally for at least 1 hour until all vegetables are soft.

Comments:

Why an entire head of garlic? Why not! I make this for my family every winter and everyone stays very healthy...coincidence? I think not! Serve with fresh baked rolls, cornbread, or rosemary foccacia bread.

Categories:  Legumes, Soups, Vegan

Estimated Serving:  6

Estimated preparation time:  90 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  GreenGoddess    2010/10/14