Recipe - Smokey, Soulful Lentil Soup

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I found this at an online recipe site last year. This is a great served on a cold, rainy fall night when you need something to warm your soul. Served with a salad and good bread, it makes a filling, comforting meal and is not your run of the mill lentil soup. The liquid smoke really gives it zing.

 

Olive Oil for sauteeing (about 2 tbsp.)

2 small onions , chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

6 teaspoons "Bacos" meatless bacon bits

1 1/2 cups lentils

1 can vegetable broth

3-4 cups water (or more broth)

4 teaspoons Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce (or to taste)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (or to taste)

 

 

In large pot, saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil.

When transparent (not browned) add oregano, cumin, parsley and Bacos.

Saute a bit longer, then add vegetable broth and lentils.

Stir, then add 2 cups of water (or more broth).

Bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.

Uncover, add 1 to 2 more cups of water (use your judgment) and add the chipotle Tabasco, salt and Liquid Smoke.

Cook uncovered over low heat for approximately another 20 to 30 minutes.

 

TM