French Lentil Soup with Leeks and Lemon

Name: French Lentil Soup with Leeks and Lemon
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 1 white or yellow onion, chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; 3 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 pound Rancho Gordo French Green Lentils or Black Caviar Lentils, picked over and rinsed; 10 cups vegetable or chicken stock and/or water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Freshly grated lemon zest from 1 to 2 lemons

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When the days are still chilly and citrus season is in full swing, this bright yet earthy lentil stew will be a welcome addition to your table. A hunk of crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment....

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 white or yellow onion, chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound Rancho Gordo French Green Lentils or Black Caviar Lentils, picked over and rinsed
10 cups vegetable or chicken stock and/or water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly grated lemon zest from 1 to 2 lemons