LENTIL SOUP

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I like this recipe because it is healthy and it tastes really good! it is a great way to try lentils if you never have.

Provided by mary g.

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon drid basil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dried lentils
8 cups water
1/2 cup spinach, rinsed & thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • in a large soup pot, heat oil over med heat. add onions, celery and carrots; cook and stir til onions are tender. stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes. stir in lentils, add water and tomatoes. bring to a boil. reduce heat, simmer for at least 1 hour. when ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook til it wilts. stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper and more vinegar if desired.
  • * you can yop it off with a dollop of low-fat cheese or sour cream just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.7, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 22.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.3

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