Harvest Vegetable Soup

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This has to be one of my favorite winter soups, very filling and full of flavor. Serve with warm crusty bread on the side.

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Steps

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Melt butter in a big heavy saucepan and fry onion for a few minutes , then add carrots and green pepper and fry until softened.

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Add 2 cups water , the potatoes and the lentils , season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes , until potatoes and lentils are cooked.

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Mix the flour with a little of the milk and gradually blend in the rest of the milk.

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Stir well into the soup until it thickens.

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Simmer for 5 minutes then stir in 3 / 4 of the cheese.

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Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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Garnish with croutons if using.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, carrots, green pepper, potatoes, water, dry green lentils, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, croutons