Special Diets

My Mother’s Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils, uncooked

• 10 cups water

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 3 medium new potatoes, cut in chunks

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Tabasco sauce, optional

Dependable, hearty, and nourishing, just like Mom! This soup is hearty enough to serve as a main dish, accompanied by bread and salad.

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook covered for about 45 minutes, until the lentils are soft and start to fall apart.
• Some people prefer the lentils very soft, others prefer them a bit more chewy. Use your judgement! If a spicier soup is desired, add more salt or pepper, or even a splash or two of Tabasco sauce