French lentil soup
Recipe by Courtney Glantz
1 lbs French green lentils
3 onions, diced
2 leeks, white parts only, rinsed and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 TBS kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 TBS fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp cumin
8 stalks celery, chopped
5 carrots, chopped
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 TBS red wine
parmesan cheese and bread, for serving
1. Pour lentils into boiling water and let sit for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat your oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Saute the onions, leeks, and garlic until soft, roughly 10 minutes or so.
3. Add in your seasonings and spices and mix together. Add the celery and carrots and cook until softened, roughly another 10 minutes.
4. Pour in the drained lentils, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the lid and let simmer on the stove for an hour, or until the lentils are soft.
5. Taste the soup - adjust the seasonings. Right before serving stir in a couple splashes of good red wine. Drizzle with parmesan and serve with warm crusty bread.
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