Comforting lentil soup with autumn vegetables

Fall vegetables are in season and it's time to make a delicious lentil soup. Comforting and filling, this recipe features seasonal vegetables while being easy to make.

Ingredients

• 200 g green lentils
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 leek, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 liter of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and leek. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaf and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Advice

• For an even more indulgent touch, add a little crème fraîche when serving.
• You can also vary the vegetables depending on what you have on hand.