Author: Carolyn Severin, Hamama Success Team Member

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Makes: 6- 8 Servings

If you’re looking for a flavor-packed soup, this is the perfect recipe for you! The cool thing is that it utilizes every part of the fennel bulb, including the seeds. You can have a bite of celery, onion, garlic and refreshing savory celery microgreens to garnish. It’s mixed with the perfect broth and is warming to the soul!

• 1 cup french lentils
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• A few celery leaves, chopped
• 2 cups fennel bulb, and fennel feathery tips, chopped
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped thin
• 2 tbsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 2.5 liters water, or broth

Garnish:

• Handful of savory celery microgreens
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Olive oil, drizzled
• Salt and pepper to taste

• Place all of your ingredients into a medium pot on medium-high heat along with your broth and bring to a simmer for about 50 minutes.
• When your soup is ready, garnish with parsley, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Add your fresh savory celery microgreens for a touch of brightness. This is the perfect simple soup!