Lentil and Vegetable Soup
A hearty and nutritious soup that makes use of expired Beluga Lentils while ensuring food safety.
10
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
50
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired Beluga Lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3
Add the expired Beluga Lentils, vegetable broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
4
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through.
5
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6
Serve hot and enjoy!