Harvest Vegetable Soup

• 1 ounce butter
• 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
• 4 -6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dry green lentils
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 tablespoons croutons (to garnish) (optional)

1. Melt butter in a big heavy saucepan and fry onion for a few minutes, then add carrots and green pepper and fry until softened.
2. Add 2 cups water, the potatoes and the lentils, season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes, until potatoes and lentils are cooked.
3. Mix the flour with a little of the milk and gradually blend in the rest of the milk.
4. Stir well into the soup until it thickens.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes then stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
6. Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
7. Garnish with croutons if using.

butter, onion, carrots, green pepper, potatoes, water, green lentils, flour, milk, cheddar cheese, croutons

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/harvest-vegetable-soup-100813 (may not work)