Lentil Soup with Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 pound lentils (2 cups)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
• Grated zest of 1 ½ lemons
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 ½ quarts water
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 pound broccoli rabe, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths (about 2 quarts)

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. 2. Stir in the lentils,...

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