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Plain Lentil Soup (Vegan...and low fat too!)

- Ready In:
- 55mins
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ingredients
- 1 lb dried lentils
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped carrots
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper
directions
- Wash lentils.
- Put all ingredients in large pot.
- Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes til lentils are tender.
- Blend in blender in batches until all soup is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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As healthy as lentils are, and as health conscious as I am, I really wish I enjoyed eating them. I do eat them, but I can't say that I enjoy it. So, needless to say, I was hesitant with this recipe and wondered if there was a chance this recipe would make a lentil lover out of me. I made exactly as directed, with the addition of 1 cup of chopped zucchini and extra cayenne pepper. I cooked it for about 45 minutes, and then used an immersion blender to puree. I tasted it and felt so-so about it, but after another sprinkle of sea salt and further pureeing... voila! Delicious soup, and I've had 2 bowls of it already! Thanks for making me like lentils!
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