Lentil Soup

...cheap, filing, and delicious.

 

Golden Lentil Soup

 

1 T. butter

1/4 onion, diced

1/2 stalk celery, diced

1 c. red lentils

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/3 c. lemon juice

4 c. broth, or water and bullion

salt & pepper to taste

 

Melt butter, sautee onion and celery. Add basil. Add lentils. Add broth, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

 

Remove from heat, add lemon juice and stir. Add salt & pepper to taste and serve with a salad and/or a nice, crusty bread. Delicious!

Done