Pottage of Lentils

Lentils: 1.5 cups
Potato: 1-2 medium diced
Carrots: 1-2 diced
Celery: 1-2 chopped
Garlic: 6-8 cloves chopped
Onion: whole medium chopped
EVOO: 2-3 Tablespoons
Broth (you may use either chicken of vegetable depending on dietary preferences): About 4 cups may use a little more or less depending on the veggie amounts you are using. Remember its soup, you can always add more liquid.
Lemons: 1-2 as you prefer
Bay leaves: You actually want whole ones, that wasn't an option in the drop down box, you will want to remove them when the simmering process is over.
Ground Cumin: Again not an option in the drop down box, but about 1 tsp or more to taste.

Heat oil in pot and add onion saute about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and half of the garlic. Saute another 3-5 minutes until just turning tender. Add liquids and lentils. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer for 30 minutes or until all veggies and lentils are tender.
Add half lemon juice, bay leaves, and the rest of the garlic and simmer another 10 minutes. Once everything is thoroughly cooked, remove Bay Leave and place in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth (may require more than one batch).
Garnish with lemons, cilantro, and you can sprinkle with cayenne/tabasco to taste.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANEWME4US.