Hearty Lentil Soup
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In a large stock pot, heat oil, soften onions without browning. Add garlic, celery and carrot. Cover and cook for 10-15 mins until softened. Add everything else and simmer for 2 hours.
Introduction
I don't know where this recipe cake from- a friend wrote it out for me after I demanded the recipe it was so yummy!
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 2 large chopped onions
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 6 sticks chopped celery
- 3 chopped carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 cups water
- 5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable)
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 3 teaspoons soft dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sweet chile sauce
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cups lentils
- ½ cup dry sherry
Method
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