The Secret Ingredient
Ingredients
- ●1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ●1 large carrot, chopped
- ●2 large stalks celery, chopped
- ●1 small yellow onion, chopped
- ●5 cups water
- ●1 ½ cups red lentils
- ●2 teaspoons Maggi® Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
- ●1 bay leaf
- ●Ground black pepper
- ●Apple cider vinegar (optional)
Make It
Step 1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until almost tender.
Step 2
Add water, lentils, bouillon and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and have broken down.
Step 3
Season with pepper. Add splash of vinegar if desired.