Coco - Banana's 'le Puy' Lentil Soup
Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups French lentils, puy (400g)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
- 6 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons dried chives
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Brown the onions and garlic in a little oil until fragrant.
- Add the celery and the carrot and stir for 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils and cover with the water.
- Bring to the boil, then let it simmer for 1/2 hour, or until the lentils are soft, but in tact.
- Add the tomatoes and continue simmering until the lentils are completely soft.
- Season to taste and add the dried herbs and the parsley.
- Stir well.
- Serve with fresh bread and salad.
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