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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A great filling soup nice for the cooler days of Autumn. 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.
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