Lemon Lentil Soup

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This is a great soothing soup for cold winters with hints of ginger and lemon.

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Steps

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Presoak lentils and rinse or directly boil.

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Bring to boil the 4 cups of water and reduce to medium.

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Add the lentil and start to cook for 15 minutes on medium.

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Add stock and cook further.

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Simultaneously in a fry pan heat olive oil and add all spices and vegetable and cook on high for 3 - 5 minutes.

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Add wine and deglaze pan.

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Add tomatoes and lemon rind.

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Once tomatoes soften combine the mixture with the now boiling lentil and stock and cook until lentil reaches its desired tenderness.

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Ingredients

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vegetable broth, water, green lentils, red lentils, carrots, tomatoes, celery ribs, onion, garlic cloves, olive oil, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, fresh ginger, lemon rind, red wine