Golden lentil soup

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packLentils
½Stick Butter
2largesOnions, finely chopped
3Stalks Celery, finely
Chopped
1mediumPotato, finely diced
1largeCarrot, finely chopped
4quartsChicken Stock
Salt And Pepper, to taste

Directions

Soak the lentils in warm water for 2 hours. Skin the lentils by gently rubbing them between your palms under slightly running wtaer.

The skins will rise to the top and can be removed with cupped hands.

Melt butter in a large kettle and add onion and celery. When golden, add remaining ingredients, including the drained lentils. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper .

Source: My Own Cook Book From Stillmeadow and Cape Cod, Glady Taber, 1972. ISBN-0-397-00877-5

Recipe By : Gladys Taber

From: Dan Klepach Date: 04-01-95 (159) Fido: Cooking