Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• •pepper
• •1 tablespoon brown sugar
• •1 cup carrots
• •1 cup celery
• •3 pinches herbs
• •1 clove garlic
• •1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •3 cups lentils
• •1 large onion
• •red wine vinegar
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •1 medium tomatoes
• •¼ cup water

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1Place lentils and water in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and let cook until lentils are mushy (about 45 minutes).
2. 2Add more water as needed, until the soup is your favorite consistency.
3. 3Heat oil or melt butter in a medium-sized skillet.
4. 4Add onion, celery, and carrots, and saut over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
5. 5Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice, and saut about 5 minutes longer.
6. 6Transfer to lentils. Stir in wine, if desired, lemon juice and molasses or brown sugar. Taste to correct seasonings, then simmer for
7. 7At least 15 minutes longer.
8. 8Serve hot, with a little vinegar drizzled onto each serving, and a sprinkling of minced
9. 9Scallions or parsley on top, if desired.