Recipe Name Lentil Soup Submitted by gbrantley
Recipe Description One of my favorites!
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 1
Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 90 Ready In (minutes) 120
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1
largeOnion chopped
1/4
cupolive oil, extra virgin
2
large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2" long)Carrots, raw
2
stalks large (11"-12" long)celery
2
clovesgarlic minced
1
teaspoonoregano, dried
1
teaspoon, crumbledbay leaf - NOT CRUMBLED
1/2
can (28 fl oz)tomatoes, canned
2
cupslentils
8
cups (8 fl oz)water
1
cupSpinach, raw
2
tablespoonsvinegar
2
dashsalt, to taste
2
dashpepper, to taste
Steps
Sequence Step
1In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add ionions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
2Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more vinegar if desired.