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Hey ya’ll,

I’ve finally mastered lentil soup. It’s that time of season when all I crave is warm, cozy, delicious soup. YUM

This was my first time and it was SO SIMPLE – anyone can make it – I PROMISE.

1 pound lentils (I bought mine from Whole Foods)

10 cups water

1 large onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 carrots

4 fresh basil leaves

4 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves

1 tablespoon sea salt

1 inch kombu (seaweed to add incredible minerals – it doesn’t change the taste)

Start by heating the oil and sautéing the onions in a large soup pot. When they are clear, add the water and your rinsed lentils. Chop carrots in small rounds and add them into the water as well. Then add your basil, thyme, salt and kombu.

Let everything come to a boil with the lid on then lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes to one hour. Your soup will be done when the carrots are soft enough. Add any other veggies that you like, i.e. celery, mushrooms, leafy greens – anything will taste good. Enjoy.

Lentil soup

Homemade lentil soup