Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter1 onion, chopped2 stalks celery, minced2 Cups (500 ml) peeled and finely diced carrots1 Cup (250 ml) peeled and finely diced potatoes1 1/2 Cups (375 ml) canned lentils, rinsed and drained2 Cups (500ml) vegetable or chicken stock1 Cup (250 ml) milk2 teaspoons (10 ml) curry paste or powder1/3 pounds (160 g) plain or jalapeno flavoured canadian havarti (cubed)12 tablespoons (30 ml) coarsely chopped fresh coriandersalt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
1.In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots and potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes.
2.Add lentils, stock, milk and curry. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
3.Puree soup in a blender or food processor. Adjust seasonings.
4.To serve, place cheese in each bowl of soup and garnish with coriander.