Suzanne’s Soups Easy Lentil Soup

Suzanne’s Easy Lentil Soup

A good old-fashioned soup which is sure to please all the family.

SERVES 4-6

Ingredients 

1 cup split red lentils

2 tbsps butter

1 medium onion, minced

2 celery stalks, finely diced

2 carrots, finely diced

Grated rind of 1 lemon

5 cups vegetable broth

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

1. Sift the lentils and remove any stones.

Rinse well.

2. Heat the butter or margarine in a skillet

and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the diced celery and carrots, and let

the vegetables cook on low heat for 5-10

minutes.

4. Stir in the lentils, add the lemon rind,

broth, and salt and pepper to taste.

5. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and

simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the

vegetables are tender.

6. Blend the soup briefly in a liquidizer; it

should not be too smooth.

7. Check the seasoning and reheat gently.