- Preparation: 39 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30mL) GAY LEA - Butter Sticks – Salted
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, minced
- 2 cups (500mL) carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 1 cup (250mL) potatoes, peeled and finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups (375mL) canned lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups (500mL) vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup (250mL) HEWITT'S - milk
- 2 tsp (10mL) curry paste or powder
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 lb (160g) BLACK RIVER - Pepperjack Cheese, or plain Monterey Jack cheese
- fresh coriander, coarsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots and potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add lentil, stock, milk and curry. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Pureé soup in a blender or food processor. Adjust seasonings.
- To serve, place cheese in each bowl of soup and garnish with coriander.
- Excellent source of vitamin A, folate and calcium.
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