Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 teaspoon sage
  • 12 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 12 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 12 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced along with leaves
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

Method

  • Place first 12 ingredients in large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for one hour.
  • Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic.
  • Again bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils and vegetables are soft, probably about one hour.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables!
  • Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender, then return pureed portion to the pot, stirring all together.
  • Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.