Lentil and Vegetable Soup (Swiss-Style)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1/2 cup Celery
• 1 cup Potatoes
• 1/2 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Measure 1 cup of green lentils and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
2. 2Measure 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add it to a large pot. Place the pot on the stove over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
3. 3Measure and add the 1/2 cup of onion, 1 cup of carrots (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), and 1/2 cup of celery (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
4. 4Measure and add the 2 cloves of garlic (minced) to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until you can smell the garlic.
5. 5Add the rinsed 1 cup of green lentils, 6 cups of vegetable broth, 1 cup of potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the pot. Stir everything together.
6. 6Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. The soup is ready when the lentils are tender and have a soft texture.
7. 7Serve the Lentil and Vegetable Soup hot.

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