Old-Fashioned Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 1/2 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large white onion, chopped
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c. lentils
1 vegetable bouillon
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 tsp. Spike (optional)
1/2 tsp. sea salt (optional)
1 c. fresh or frozen corn

Preparation

In soup kettle, bring water to a boil.
Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery, lentils and bouillon or miso.
Return to boil. Add seasonings.
Mix well.
Simmer, covered, over low heat for 60 minutes.
If you want a creamier consistency, you can puree 1/2 the soup in blender or food processor.
Return to heat and add corn, if desired.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in parsley.
Serves 3 as a main course.