Smooth Lentil And Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pint Egyptian lentils
• 1 good-sized onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 turnip
• 3 sticks celery
• 2 quarts water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fried croutons for serving

Method

1. 1 Wash the lentils thoroughly.
2. 2 Boil lentils with water, chopped onion, carrot, turnip, and celery for 2-3 hours until very soft.
3. 3 Rub the mixture through a wire sieve to create a smooth puree.
4. 4 Return the puree to a stewpan, heat through while stirring, and season with salt and pepper.
5. 5 Serve hot with fried croutons.