Hearty Lentil Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Hearty Lentil Bean Soup Recipe

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1-2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 lb. dried lentils
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
5. Add lentils, vegetable stock, and all other ingredients, except cilantro, to the pot.
6. Stir and bring mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium and cover.
8. Simmer 30-45 minutes (May need to add water to keep soup consistency).
9. Remove bay leaves.
10. Stir in cilantro.
11. Serve with warm, crusty bread.

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