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Bay-scented lentil soup
An everyday lentil soup with a slow-simmered feel.
A whole bay leaf seasons earthy lentils and diced vegetables.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Large saucepan.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Soften vegetables
Medium
Have readyOil, onion, carrot, celery
- Sauté onion, carrot and celery in oil.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Add garlic
Medium
Have readyGarlic
- Stir garlic into the vegetables.
SPICE MAGICBay Leaves WholeView this spice →Next: Cook the lentils ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Cook the lentils
Bring to a boil, then low
Have readyLentils, bay, broth, water, salt, pepper
- Simmer lentils, bay, broth, water, salt and pepper with the vegetables.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Finish the soup
Off heat
Have readyLemon juice
- Discard bay before stirring in lemon juice.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Pita bread
Green salad
Cucumber-mint yogurt dip
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.
Measuring your ingredients
US measures are approximate; use metric weights for repeatability.
Ingredients and allergens
Broth salt levels vary; check its label for allergens and adjust seasoning after tasting.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF