Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4-6 servings
This delicious lentil soup recipe is perfect for warming up on cooler nights. Brought to you by Dairy Farmers of Canada
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ingredients
1
Tbsp (15 ) butter
1
onion, chopped
2
celery stalks, finely sliced
1
large carrot, diced
2
cup (500 ml) sodium-reduced vegetable or
1
can (540 ml) diced tomatoes
1
cup (250 ml) green cabbage, cut into pieces
1
cup (250 ml) green and/or yellow beans, cut into 1? (2.5 cm) lengths
1
can (540 ml) green lentils, rinsed
2
Tbsp (30 ml) homemade or store-bought pesto
1 ½
cup (375 ml) Canadian Colby, grated or diced
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directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, melt butter on medium heat and brown onions, celery and carrot for 3–4 minutes.
Step 2
Add broth, tomatoes, cabbage and beans.
Step 3
Bring to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add lentils and pesto. Let simmer 5 more minutes.
Step 5
Divide into bowls and garnish generously with Colby. Savour.