Name: Broccoli Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups broccoli, chopped (about 1 large head); 1 large carrot, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; ¾ cup dried green lentils; ¾ cup leeks, chopped; 1 ½ tbsp. coconut oil; 1 tbsp. dried basil; 2 tsp. crushed garlic; ½ tsp. sea salt; ground pepper to taste

Broccoli Lentil Soup

Recipe by Summit Natural Health Centre

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Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

Ingredients

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups broccoli, chopped (about 1 large head)
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
¾ cup dried green lentils
¾ cup leeks, chopped
1 ½ tbsp. coconut oil
1 tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. crushed garlic
½ tsp. sea salt
ground pepper to taste

Directions

Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add carrots, celery and basil and cook for a few more minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
Add the remaining ingredients (except the broccoli) and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, covered.
Cut broccoli into small florets, add to pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Leave soup as is, or puree with a wand blender.