Lentil-Apple Soup

Name: Lentil-Apple Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light green parts only; about 2 medium, sliced and thoroughly rinsed); 6 cups water; 2 cups unsweetened apple juice; 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed; 3 large celery ribs, with leaves; 1 onion, studded with; 6 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (cooking apples preferred); 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light green parts only; about 2 medium, sliced and thoroughly rinsed)
6 cups water
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
3 large celery ribs, with leaves
1 onion, studded with
6 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apples (cooking apples preferred)
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat oil; saute lleks until tender; add water and apple juice; bring to a boil.
2

Stir in lentils, celery, onion, and bay leaf; return to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
3

Stir in apple, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes more; season to taste with salt.
4

Discard celery, onion, and bay leaf before serving.