Lentil Soup

Now that Fall is here it's a great time for Soup!!



! cup of dry  lentils, rinsed
about 2 carrots slice 
1 stalk of celery sliced
about 1/2 cup of onion chopped in med chunks
clove of chopped garlic
1 10 oz box of frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, sting beans)
either 4-6 cups of broth or bouillon mixed to equal about 4- 6 cups of broth
I use Better then Bouillon veggie 
1 Tbls olive oil

Now this part you can do or not:, but I tell you not only is it good for you, but it tastes great too!

If you have some mixed salad green and or spinach that you can not really use for salad and thinking about  tossing them  DON'T, Steam them in a little bit of water till wilted, cool them down and then whirl them in  your blender.
Add to the soup

how to put the soup together
Heat olive, add onion ,garlic, carrots,& celery cook for a few minutes
Add broth and lentils and greens, bring to a boil
Add the rest of the ingredients
Lower the heat and simmer with lid on till lentils and veggies are cooked
Taste to adjust seasonings salt, pepper and any other spices you want to put in.

Serve with homemade croutons or a slice of Italian bread on top with a sprinkle of parmigiano cheese .

Enjoy!!