
??? | green or brown lentils (dried) | ??? | |
??? | leeks | ??? | |
??? | garlic | ??? | |
??? | tomatoes | ??? | |
??? | celery | ??? | |
??? | carrots | ??? | |
??? | cauliflower, cut into small florets | ??? | |
??? | olive oil | ??? | |
??? | chicken broth | ??? | |
??? | salt [optional] | ??? | |
??? | ground pepper to taste [optional] | ??? |
It is not necessary to soak the lentils in advance.
Rinse and drain the lentils, then set aside.
Prepare the vegetables: finely slice the leek; mince or press the garlic; coarsely chop the tomatoes; chop the celery and carrot into very small dices (about 3 mm); cut the cauliflower into small pieces (about 2 cm).
In a pot, sweat the leek and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat about 3-4 min. Add the remaining vegetables, lentils, and broth, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 25 min or until the lentils are tender.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.
The soup keeps up to 6 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.