Vegetable soup with lentils and quinoa
A rich, thick, tasty and healthy soup! This soup combines vegetables, brown lentils and quinoa for a hearty and comforting result, ideal for cold days.

Ingredients for a large pot

• 2 marrow bones or other bones (optional for a vegetarian version)
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 cups of chopped celery leaves
• 3 carrots
• 3 potatoes
• 500g of brown lentils (soaked for several hours in hot water and drained)
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds or ground cumin
• 1/3 cup of quinoa
• Juice of half a lemon

Preparation

1. Preparing the vegetables:
   • Cut the onion, carrots and potatoes into small cubes of about 1.5 cm.
   • Chop the celery leaves.
2. Initial cooking:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
   • Sauté the bones, onion and celery leaves for a few minutes to release the aromas.
3. Adding the vegetables:
   • Add the carrots and potatoes. Fry for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Adding the lenses:
   • Stir in the drained lentils and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5. Boiling:
   • Pour boiling water up to 3/4 of the height of the pot.
   • Let it simmer for about an hour, until the vegetables are tender.
6. Seasoning:
   • Add the salt, pepper, turmeric and cumin.
   • Continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
7. Adding quinoa and lemon:
   • When the soup is almost ready, add the quinoa and lemon juice.
   • Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the quinoa is fully cooked.

Additional tips

• Preparing the lentils: If you are short on time, soak the lentils for at least two hours in hot water before cooking them.
• Substitution: You can replace the quinoa with rice to vary the flavors and textures.
• Storage : This soup can be kept in the refrigerator and reheated.

Enjoy your meal and savor this comforting and nutritious soup!

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