Lentil Soup

This is what I love on a cold day like today...hearty bean soup. Dry lentils cook quickly, another plus when choosing a bean.

This recipe yields A LOT. I love to make big batches so that I can freeze 1/2 for another week.

Lentil Soup

9 C Chicken broth

2 C lentils

1 large onion, diced

1 C chopped celery

1 C chopped carrot

3 to 4 teaspoons of your favorite dried herbs (I used 1t of each Sage, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme)

3 cloves mined garlic

red pepper flakes and salt to taste

put all ingredients in a large pot, cover and simmer on low for about an hour. Stir regularly. NOTE: If its too thick add more broth. If its too thin, remove lid and increase heat to allow some evaporation.