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Lentil Soup

 

2 Tbl. Butter
2 Tbl. Shallots, minced
1 each Bay Leaves
1 lbs. Lentils
3 Tbl. Chicken Base
1 ½ cups Carrots - 3/8" diced
1 ½ cups Onions - 3/8" diced
1 ½ cups Leeks - ½" diced
1 ½ cups Celery - 3/8" diced
3 cups Water
½ tsp. Black Pepper, ground
2 Tbl. Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp. Hot Sauce

 

Cooking Directions

Step 1 - In a thick bottom sauce pan over medium high heat sauté the shallots in butter. As the shallots start to cook add in the vegetables and bay leaf. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until vegetables start to get slightly tender.

Step 2 - Once vegetables start to get slightly tender add in water, chicken base and lentil beans. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to medium and cook for 1 hours or until the lentils start to soften. Season with the vinegar, black pepper and hot sauce. Salt to taste if need be.

 

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