How Do You Make Hearty Lentil Soup?
Lentil soup cooks quickly because lentils do not require presoaking. Loaded with “superfoods,” this soup is a nutritional powerhouse. Serve with a salad and cornbread for a complete meal. Step 1 Pick through lentils for any debris, rinse and set aside. Step 2 Heat olive oil in a large soup pot and saute onion and garlic until tender; do not allow to brown. Add broth, rinsed lentils, tomatoes and their juice, Worcestershire sauce and spices. Bring mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover and allow to cook at a simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Step 3 Add chopped carrot and celery, stir and return to boil. Once again, reduce heat to simmer, cover and allow to cook at a simmer until lentils, carrots and celery are tender–about half an hour. Step 4 Remove and discard bay leaf. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
