French Green Lentil Soup

Method

1. 1
   • onion 1
   • carrot 2
   • celery stalk 2
   • leek 1
   • garlic 3
   • olive oil 3 tbsp
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp

   Soften the vegetables — Heat the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion, carrots, celery, and leek for 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • green lentils 300 g
   • vegetable stock 1¼ l
   • bay leaf 2
   • fresh thyme 3

   Add lentils and stock — Add the lentils, stock, bay leaves, and thyme, and bring to a boil.

3. 3
   • green lentils 300 g
   • celery stalk 2
   • bay leaf 2
   • fresh thyme 3

   Simmer until tender — Simmer gently for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stalks.

   ⏱30 min
4. 4
   • red wine vinegar 1 tbsp
   • fresh parsley 3 tbsp

   Brighten with vinegar — Stir in the vinegar to lift the flavours, adjust the seasoning, and scatter with parsley. Serve with crusty bread.