Play Testing Soup
For those of you who asked, here's the recipe for the lentil soup we served at the Bethlehem play testing session:
Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Adapted from Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin
1/4 c. Olive Oil
4 lg. Garlic Cloves, minced
2 lg. Onions, diced
1 t. Dried Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
10 c. Vegetable Stock
1 1/4 c. Brown Lentils, rinsed
2 Celery Ribs, diced
1 bunch Kale, chopped
2 med. (1 lb.) Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and Pepper
Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Adapted from Main-Course Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin
1/4 c. Olive Oil
4 lg. Garlic Cloves, minced
2 lg. Onions, diced
1 t. Dried Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
10 c. Vegetable Stock
1 1/4 c. Brown Lentils, rinsed
2 Celery Ribs, diced
1 bunch Kale, chopped
2 med. (1 lb.) Sweet Potatoes, peeled and diced
Salt and Pepper
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, thyme, and bay leaves. Saute for 10 minutes or so.
- Raise the heat to high. Stir in the stock, lentils, celery, kale, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes and cook 20 more minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves. Add salt to taste and serve!
