success

finally, a culinary success story. i made a delicious chunky lentil soup from super natural cooking. it is really hardy and delicious.
here's the recipe:

1 1/4 cups green french or black beluga lentils, rinsed
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups diced butternut squash {1/4 inch dice}
1 {28-ounce} can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
pinch of smoked paprika or chile powder {i used both}
torn fresh basil leaves, for garnish
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan, add the lentils, and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender.

meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat, then add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. stir in the squash, tomatoes, and water and continue cooking until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes. drain the lentils and stir them in, along with the salt and smoked paprika. let the soup return to a gentile dimmer, then taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

serve, topped with basil, parmesan, and a drizzle of oil oil.

serves 4 to 6.

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