Easy Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 8 ounces split  red lentils, about 1 1/8 cup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 1 grated lemon, rind of
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Pick over lentils and remove any stones. Rinse well.

2. 2

   Heat butter in sauté pan and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add diced celery and carrots and let sweat for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in lentils, add lemon rind, vegetable broth and salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Roughly blend the soup with stick blender or mash with potato masher, it should not be too smooth.

7. 7

   Check the seasoning and reheat gently.