For: Nitra Masoor Whole (Brown Lentils)
Brown Lentil & Vegetable Soup
- Vegan
- Continental
- ⏱ 35 min
- Serves 4
A simple, filling soup that pairs whole brown lentils with root vegetables and a generous hit of black pepper.
02 · Pulses & Lentils
Method
- 1
Sauté the vegetables
Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the carrot, celery and onion for 6–7 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add lentils and stock
Stir in the whole masoor lentils, bay leaf and vegetable stock.
- 3
Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- 4
Season generously
Remove the bay leaf, then season with a generous amount of black pepper and salt to taste.
- 5
Serve
Ladle into bowls and serve hot, with crusty bread on the side if you like.
Nitra tip
For a heartier, thicker soup, blend a third of it with a stick blender before serving and stir back through.
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