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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 carrots, grated
- 1 c. orange lentils, picked over and cleaned
- 5 c. water
- rind of 1 lemon, grated
- 1 cube chicken or vegetable broth (optional)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped sweet basil (1 Tbsp. dry)
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Saute onion and garlic in butter in soup pot until translucent.
- Add grated carrots and stir for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, water, chicken or vegetable cube (if used) and lemon rind.
- Let soup come to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and basil; simmer for another 20 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
