14/01/2022
Lentil Soup
3 cups dry lentils
10-12 cups water (can use part water, part vegetable broth)
2 tsp salt
1 ½ - 2 cups onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, crushed or diced
About 2 stalks of celery, chopped
2 or 3 carrots, grated
2 or 3 zucchini, grated
1 pkg mushrooms
1 cup kale or spinach
2 – 3 potatoes, diced
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped or use come canned diced tomatoes
1 tsp. basil
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp oregano
2 bay leaves
1 tsp McKays beef seasoning
½ tsp liquid smoke *My husband does not like the liquid smoke, so check it out before you add
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. mushroom seasoning
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Put the lentils, water and salt in a large kettle and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook covered for 20 – 30 minutes.
Sauté onions for a few minutes. Add garlic and sauté for a few more minutes, until onion is cooked.
Add onion and garlic, along with everything else to the lentils and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.