Lentil Soup
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30 milligrams Olive oil
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127 grams Onions, 1/4-inch dice
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127 grams Carrots, 1/4-inch dice
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127 grams Celery, 1/4-inch dice
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127 grams Red bell peppers, 1/4-inch dice
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14 grams Garlic, minced
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14 grams Shallots, minced
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908 grams Lentils, cooked
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125 milligrams White wine, Chardonnay
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20 milligrams Minor’s Sauteed Vegetable Stock, 6 x 1 lb
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1 liter Water
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30 milligrams Basil Pesto, per portion of soup
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1In a stock pot over medium-high flame, add oil, onions, carrots, celery, and red bell peppers. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until the carrots are soft and the onions are lightly caramelized.
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2Add garlic and shallot; continue to cook for an additional minute. Add lentils and cook for an additional minute.
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3Deglaze with white wine and reduce au sec or until almost dry.
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4Add vegetable base, stir and then add water to the pot, bring to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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5Garnish with Basil Pesto for service.
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