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Cajun lentil soup
This recipe is a simple, wholesome and spicy soup to prepare in big batches and freeze for busy weeknights. Serve with a slice of whole grain bread.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 4
- lower sodium vegetable broth1 L (4 cups)
- water1 L (4 cups)
- uncooked dried green or red lentils, rinsed and drained500 mL (2 cups)
- Cajun seasoning20 mL (1 ½ tbsp)
- yellow turnip, diced250 mL (1 cup)
- carrots, diced2
- celery, diced2 stalks
- onion, diced1
- Worcestershire sauce2 mL (½ tsp)
- fresh parsley, minced5 mL (1 tsp)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 3 steps
In a large pot, combine vegetable broth, water, and lentils and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and stir in Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes or until soft.
Add yellow turnip, carrots, celery and onion and simmer for 20 more minutes. Add water if soup becomes too thick.
Add Worcestershire sauce and parsley when ready to serve.
