Ingredints
1tbsp Butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup thinkly sliced celery
4 cups peeld, diced sweet potatos
1/2 tsp cumin
4 cups (1L) reduced sodium chicken broth
19 oz (540 ml) can lentils (drained and rinsed)
1 cup of shredded Gouda
Salt and Pepper
1/2 cup grape tomatoes (Quartered)
In a Pot, melt butter over medium/high heat. Add onions and celery and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes and cumin and saute for 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 8-10 minutes.
In a blender (in batches) ... And friends be careful!! Don't forget to put your hand on top of the blender (or maybe i'm the only idiot who wouldn't)....quite the mess.... Anyways In a blender (in batches) puree soup until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in lentils. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in half of the gouda. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with remaining gouda and tomatoes!!
Yummy! Enjoy
