Meatless Lentil Soup

Name: Meatless Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients: 2 large carrots, halved and sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 10 cups water; 1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed; 4 small red potatoes, diced; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This has been my husband's favorite soup our whole 30-year married life. He enjoys taking a thermos of this to work during the winter. It's delicious served with warm biscuits and butter. —Janet Chase, Berrien Sprgs, Michigan

Ingredients

2 large carrots, halved and sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
10 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
4 small red potatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the carrots, celery and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the water, lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves.

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