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Basic Lentil Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is very simple, absolutely delicious. Another of Mark Bittman's recipes from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian
Ingredients:
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup small diced carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 14 oz can tomatoes
1 cup brown lentils
6 cups vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
1 tsp basil
Directions:
1. Heat oil in pot. Add vegetables and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add all other ingredients. Bring to a boil and then simmer for one hour or until all vegetables are cooked but firm and soup is nice and thick.
3. If desired, puree half the soup.
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