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  • +61 1300 704 750
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  • PO Box 706, Townsville, QLD 4810
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Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown), rinsed and drained
  • Mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, onion), chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • Dried herbs (such as thyme and bay leaves)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Instructions
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables start to soften and the onion becomes translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and the dried herbs (thyme and bay leaves), and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and cooked through.
  • During the last few minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaves if used.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper according to your taste.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy your comforting and hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup with a side of whole grain bread or a fresh salad. Feel free to adjust the vegetables and herbs to your preferences.