1. Soak lentils at least ... and saute the vegetables until they become limp, about ... stir. Ladle the soup into colorful bowls and add ... few croutons, if desired.
Combine first 7 ingredients in ... for garnish. Puree vegetables in blender. In kettle melt ... mixture boils. Add pureed vegetables and half and half. ... until hot and blended.
Trim, wash and split broccoli ... 1/2" slices. In soup kettle combine first 6 ingredients ... several flowerets. Puree vegetable. Melt butter in kettle ... it boils. Add pureed vegetable and half and half. ... Garnish with reserved flowerets.
Slice carrot, parsnip, celery root ... food processor. Transfer vegetables to 3-quart saucepan. Add 5 ... to thin out soup if desired. Optional garnish of ... 1 tablespoon dry dill.