Cherry Beet Soup with Red Lentils & Anise – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped red onion
• ½ tsp (2 mL) anise seeds, crushed
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground cinnamon
• ½ cup (125 mL) finely chopped celery
• 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, finely diced, fresh red beets
• ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine
• 5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup (250 mL) split red lentils
• 1½ cups (375 mL) halved fresh red cherries, pits removed
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄3 cup (75 mL) crumbled goat cheese, for garnish