Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Lentil Soup


 
I do love this recipe. It is from the Mark Bittman App, Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything. No fuss just a perfect meal for a chilly night.

Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 cup lentils, washed and picked over
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken stock
Fresh ground pepper
Salt

Method

Put the oil in a large deep pot over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until soft, just a minute or two. Add the carrot and celery and keep cooking and stirring until brightly colored and hot about 2 minutes.
Add lentils, bay leaf and stock; sprinkle with fresh ground pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cook stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.



And two years ago today we met a little cat....






What did we have for dinner a year ago?
Chorizo, Chickpeas and a Grasshopper?

What did we have for dinner 2 years ago?
Meatball and Barley Soup

What did we have for dinner 3 years ago?