Lentil soup (was: Veggie Staples (the food not the metal kind ;o)

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, " Viv Carbines " <vc27@n...> wrote:

> Lentil stew recipe please. Been fancying it (and the stew!) for

weeks

> but haven't seen a recipe I like. Want to make some this w/e.

 

This is my recipe for lentil soup - it's liked by everyone in the

family, including kids. I make it in a crockpot (which makes me

feel ever so much like a 70's housewife but I'll defend my crockpot

to the bitter end ;-)). This recipe is a lifesaver on the days I

know I'll be too busy to cook dinner.

 

Hearty Lentil Soup

 

2 medium onions -- chopped

2 stalks celery -- chopped

4 whole carrots -- chopped

2 whole parsnips -- peeled and chopped

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 1/2 cups lentils -- rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon dried thyme

8 teaspoons vegetable bouillon cube & 8 cups water

Or 8 cups vegetable broth

 

Combine all ingredients in the insert of the slow cooker. Cover, and

cook on high until the lentils are soft and the vegetables are

tender, about 5 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Add

additional heated vegetable broth if the soup is too thick.

 

Note: if you can't find parsnips just add more carrots. Or some

potato.