Luscious Lentil Soup

I love lentils. When you're crunched for time and forgot to soak your beans, lentils are a fast option. No soaking required!

INGREDIENTS

3 bay leaves
2 inch piece kombu, soaked 10 minutes & drained
1/2 cup green cabbage, diced
1 small sweet potato, cubed
2 carrots, diced
2 cups green or brown lentils, rinsed
Vegetable broth or spring water
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. shoyu soy sauce
2 tsp. almond butter, diluted in 1/4 cup warm water
1 Tbsp. mirin
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1-2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. minced parsley

In a soup pot, layer bay leaves, kombu, cabbage, sweet potato, carrots and lentils. Add vegetable broth or water to cover. Bring to boil uncovered. Cover, reduce heat to simmer on low for 30 minutes. Add more broth if necessary to create desired consistency. Puree two cups of soup in a blender and return to pot. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer an additional 15 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

Serves 6

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