Lentil-Apple Soup

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"A great filling soup nice for the cooler days of Autumn."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light green parts only; about 2 medium, sliced and thoroughly rinsed)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 3 large celery ribs, with leaves
• 1 onion, studded with
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1⁄2 cups peeled and chopped apples (cooking apples preferred)
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil; saute lleks until tender; add water and apple juice; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in lentils, celery, onion, and bay leaf; return to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
3. Stir in apple, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes more; season to taste with salt.
4. Discard celery, onion, and bay leaf before serving.

Reviews

[kimmieluwho]

Very nice! A tasty combination of sweet and savoury. I'll definitely be making this one again. Yum!

 

[Dawn in Minnesota]

Honestly, I wasn't prepared for it to be as sweet as it was. Ended up adding salsa

 

[laura.soforenko]

i omitted the 2 cups of apple juice, and it came out thick, but perfect.