by Jennifer Ann
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2-3 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium yellow onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 carrots, peeled and diced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons dry sherry Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup brown lentils Ask a question about this ingredient
1 quart water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bay leaf Ask a question about this ingredient
5-6 sprigs flat leaf parsley tied in a bundle Ask a question about this ingredient
freshly ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
salt Ask a question about this ingredient
good quality balsamic vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
good quality olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch fresh heary spinach, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
heat olive oil over medium flame in a dutch oven; add onions, and saute until translucent (about 8 minutes)
Ask a question about this stepadd garlic, carrots, and herbes de Provence; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 1 minute)
Ask a question about this stepadd sherry, raise heat, and cook stirring constantly until most of the liquid has evaporated
Ask a question about this stepadd water, lentils, parsley and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, for about 30 minutes
Ask a question about this steponce the lentils are tender, remove from heat, carefully remove parsley, and blend the soup with an immersion blender for a few pulses, until about half of the soup is creamy, but there are still lots of whole lentils; stir in spinach; salt and pepper to taste
Ask a question about this stepladle into bowls and top with a small drizzle each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Ask a question about this stepIt is a really nice and simple receipe - I hope you enjoy it!
This is just what I would want in a soup. I can't wait to try it.