Addictive soup

I would consider this a winter soup, but I love it so much that I’ve been eating it in July. It has no fat/oil, so it’s safe for a certain friend of mine who is struggling with gallstones. It is also gluten-free and dairy-free! And vegan! And low-calorie! And cheap! And makes an enormous amount of food. It freezes well. BUT it’s also a very hearty, flavourful soup, so I’m thrilled to share the recipe ...

In a large pot of water, add:

• 2 cups red lentils
• 1 medium turnip or rutabaga (cut into quarter-sized chunks or slices)
• 2 – 4 carrots, either grated, sliced, or chopped into 1-inch chunks (whatever your preference)
• 1 – 2 stalks of celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped into large chunks
• 2 – 3 leeks, sliced
• Dried parsley to taste
• Paprika to taste
• Approx. 1 tablespoon of salt

Bring to a boil and simmer 3 – 4 hours.

If you're on a low-sodium diet, you'll want to rachet down the salt, but otherwise, this is a great soup to serve almost anyone.

As you can see, the recipe is extremely easy and quick to set up. The only thing is the long cooking time - plan accordingly!!!

Enjoy!!!