CRAZY GOOD LENTIL SOUP

CRAZY GOOD LENTIL SOUP image

Yield 4-6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 19

Liquid for broth:
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup red wine (sweeter is better)
juice of one lemon
Vegetables for soup:
1/2 large yellow onion
1-2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 19 oz can lentils, drained (any colour)
1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained
1 large tomato, coarse chopped
5 small bunches baby bok choy, chopped (could substitute spinch or other dark leafy green)*
*available at asian supermarkets and some regular grocery stores.
Spices to taste:
mild curry powder (I use 3 tablespoons for a rich flavour)
hot sauce
salt & pepper
Garnish:
chopped mint leaves

Steps:

1. Cook onion, celery and garlic in a large pot over medium high heat for 5 min, or until browned and tender. 2. Add curry powder and hot sauce to taste. Mix and cook with onion, garlic and celery for 1-2 min. 2. Add tomato, broth and red wine and bring to a boil. 3. Add bok choy. Cook for 5-8 min. 4. Add lentils, chickpeas, and juice of one lemon. Simmer for 10-15 min. Serve with chopped mint leaves, salt and pepper. Add more hot sauce if you like things spicy.