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Yield: 6 servings. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1½ cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped 1½

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 servings. 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1½ cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped 1½

Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Yield: 6 servings.

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1½ cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1½ cups red lentils
5 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

In stockpot or Dutch oven, sauté onion, garlic, celery, and apples in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add lentils and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered.

Stir in cumin, thyme, brown sugar, and salt. Add pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, covered.

Stir in lemon juice. Puree ½ of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot. Serve hot.

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This story was published on Jan 11, 2017

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells is a personal chef with more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry and a degree in Nutrition Management from UNCG.