French Lentil Soup with Parsnip & Apple

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1-¼ cup Parsnips, Chopped
• ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
• ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
• 1 quart Vegetable Broth (I Prefer Low Sodium)
• 2 cups Water
• 1-¼ cup French Green Lentils
• 1 cup Apple, Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (or More)

Preparation Instructions

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden, about 3 minutes.

Stir in parsnips, salt and black pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes longer.

Add broth, water, lentils and apples. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover the pot. Allow soup to simmer 30–35 minutes. Taste, and add salt if necessary.

Using a blender, puree half of the soup, then add back to the pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky. Add fresh thyme leaves and gently reheat.