Name: Lentil Soup With Garlic Bread
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 2 gala apples, peeled and chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped; 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock (i used broth); 2 cups water (reduce or eliminate for a thicker soup); 1 chipotle pepper (from a can of chipotles in adobo), chopped; 1 cinnamon stick

By MBEDEWY Articles soup February 26, 2023

STEP 1
STEP 2

In a large pot bring the stock to the boil, add the lentils bring to the boil and simmer gently while preparing the rest of the vegetables. (lentils are high in protein so once they boil some scum might gather on the surface of stock, just remove it with a spoon)
STEP 3

While lentils are simmering, finely chop the onions. Heat the oil in a pan, fry the onions until soft and add to the lentils.
STEP 4

Peel the remaining vegetables, grate on a coarse grater and add to the pot. Allow all to simmer till the lentils soften (1 hour from originally bringing the lentils to the boiling)
STEP 5

Once lentils are soft add the tomato puree, pressed garlic, and the marjoram. Leave to simmer for further 10 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with parsley. Best served with garlic bread
STEP 6
STEP 7
Cut the petit pains lengthwise through the middle without cutting through the crust on one side to leave them closed. Bake the rolls following instructions on packaging. Once out of the oven they’ll open easily. Turn on the grill to medium heat and while it preheats spread butter on the hot rolls, place slices of garlic evenly on the melted butter, cover with cheese and grill till cheese is melted to your liking. While hot sprinkle with parsley so it melts into the cheese and enjoy with your soup.

STEP 1STEP 2In a large pot bring the stock to the boil, add the lentils bring to the boil and simmer gently while preparing the rest of the vegetables. (lentils are high in protein so once they boil some scum might gather on the surface of stock, just remove it with a spoon)STEP 3While lentils…
Ingredients:

FOR THE GARLIC BREAD
0.5 small celeriac
2 tsp marjoram
Several slices of mild cheddar cheese (enough to cover the surface of the rolls cut open)
3-4 garlic cloves pressed
2 l vegetable stock
2 medium onions
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 parsnip
3 carrots
2 semi-baked pettit pains (57g)
FOR THE SOUP
3 tbsp olive oil
350 ml green lentils
Chopped parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter or spread
2 tbsp tomato puree

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Lentil Soup With Garlic Bread

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