Delicious Creamy Lentils and Chestnuts Soup

• bay leaf1
• roasted chestnuts0.25 cup
• garlic1 clove
• lentils1.5 cups
• olive oil4 servings
• onion1
• potato1
• roma tomatoes0.5 cup
• salt and pepper4 servings

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the lentils in a large pot and cover with water.

2. 2

   Add the onions, garlic, potato, tomatoes, chestnuts, bay leaf, salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.

3. 3

   Cook for about 20 minutes and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary.

4. 4

   Let it sit and cool down for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the bay leaf.

6. 6

   To obtain a creamy velvety consistency use an electric immersion blender .