Cream of Celery & Red Lentil Soup – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups (1 L) chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (250 mL) split red lentils
• 4 cups (1 L) low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped chives or parsley