INGREDIENTS
2 large yellow potatoes peeled and diced
2 medium carrots peeled and diced
2 stalks celery thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
2 tablespoon butter
2 cups green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
8 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Set a pot or Dutch oven over medium heat with the butter inside.
Step 2
Add potatoes, chopped celery, carrots, finely chopped onion, and garlic for several minutes until softened and brown slightly.
Step 3
Next, add the dried lentils
Step 4
Add chicken broth/Vegetable broth, salt, and crushed black pepper to taste.
Step 5
Turn the heat to medium-low and let the pot simmer with the lid on for 45 minutes until the carrots, lentils, and potatoes have completely softened, and the liquid has thickened slightly. Stirring occasionally, so nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy!