French Lentil Soup

Lentil soup is a wonderful staple to have in the frig on cold winter days. It’s smart to make a large batch on the week end and then eat it all week. French green lentils are my favorite because they hold their shape so well!

Ingredients:
1 carrot
2 ribs celery
1 onion
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons curry powder
2 cups french lentils
1 sweet potato
3 quarts vegetable stock
2 Tablespoons salt
1 cup cauliflower
1 Tablespoon thyme
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 Tablespoon chives

Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a stockpot and sauté the carrot, celery and onion until translucent. Add the curry powder and sauté briefly to lightly toast the spices.
Add the salt, vegetable stock and french green lentils. Bring to a boil and turn down the heat. Simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are just done.
Add the sweet potato and cauliflower and cook until vegetables are tender.
Finish with the thyme, parsley and chives.