Stoic Lentil Soup

Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a pot.

Rinse the lentils well in cool water and drain them.

Add the rinsed lentils to the simmering broth.

Cook the lentils for 20 minutes up to an hour, depending on the type of lentil.

While the lentils are cooking, chop the leek.

Add the chopped leeks, torn cilantro leaves, and salt to the pot. Let it cook for another 20 minutes to soften the leeks.

In a mortar, combine the ground coriander, pennyroyal, mint, and rue, and grind them together.

Add the red wine vinegar, honey, and defrutum to the mortar and stir to combine.

Pour the seasoning mixture into the soup and mix everything together.

Lower the heat and let the soup simmer on low so all the flavors can meld together.

Once the soup is ready, ladle it into a bowl.

Garnish with 12 whole coriander seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve and enjoy.