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Leek and Lentil Soup

By Adell Shneer, Matthew Kimura and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Leek and Lentil Soup

This recipe makes 10 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per each of 10 servings: about -
cal 90
pro 3 g
total fat 2 g
sat. fat 0
carb 17 g
fibre 3 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 356 mg
potassium 331 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 5
iron 14
vit C 12
folate 25

Lentils and vegetables simmer into a flavourful and aromatic broth. Paired with hearty Multigrain Loaves, this vegetarian soup makes a perfect starter or light entrée.

Ingredients

  • 1 celery root
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetabIe oil
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 5 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/3 cup green lentils
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Preparation

Trim and dice celery root to make 4 cups (1 L); set aside.

In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; cook fennel seeds, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add leeks, onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

Stir in celery root, lentils and curry powder; cook for 5 minutes. Add water and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until flavourful and lentils and vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2009

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