Potato Lentil Soup

Whenever the weather is a little cold and dreary, I usually crave soup.  This recipe is something I came up with this evening.  

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils (rinsed)

2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 medium carrots, peeled and diced

1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced

3 cups vegetable broth

3 cups water

1 cup freshly chopped baby bok choy

1/4 cup freshly chopped spring onions

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 bay leaves

1 star anise

salt and pepper

freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano (please don't ever use that pre-grated stuff in a green can)

Step 1: Saute the onions, carrots, and bay leaves in olive oil in a medium sized sauce pot (on medium heat) for 5 minutes.

Steep 2: Add lentils, potatoes, star anise, vegetable broth, water, and pepper

Step 3: Bring ingredients to a boil and then immediately bring the heat down to the lowest setting.  Simmer for 20-25 minutes.  

Step 4: Serve the soup, season with salt, pepper, chopped baby bok choy, spring onions, and Parmigiano Reggiano.  

Step 5: Enjoy