Basic Lentil Soup

Directions

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   1. Put the lentils in a large bowl and soak with water.
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   2. Dice up all the ingredients, I would suggest cutting up the leek into 1/4ths, then dicing it up, and then washing because leeks have a lot of silt and it's not good eating.
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   3. On a low temperature cook the leek and onion in about a tblspn of oil until they are translucent.
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   4. Put in the carrot and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes.
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   5. Add in stock & tomatoes. Drain the lentils and add those in too.
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   6. You want to cook the lentils until al dente, they shouldn't stick in your teeth and they shouldn't fall apart.
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   7. As a finishing touch add in the b. vinegar and enjoy with a nice loaf of french bread.