Winter Lentil Soup

Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1½ cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Method 

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in potatoes, lentils, thyme and bay leaf.
4. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir through parsley and lemon juice just before serving.
8. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Enjoy! 🍲