Lentil Soup Recipe
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Lentil Soup

By: Marie  
"Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir 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, and more vinegar if desired.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 339 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by BLANKIN 
Based on comments here, I made some substitutions and I think this is the best lentil soup... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2005 by JPMARYLAND 
This is a phenomenal recipe. Having lived in Spain and enjoyed true lentil soup, I thought I'd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by MARTILW 
This is great lentil soup. My husband said that it was better than any he had had. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by TrackMom 
This is my second review of this recipe (after making my third batch of soup). I neglected... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by PATTON0626 
This lentil soup is excellent! Definately one of the best I have found, although I did have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2003 by GAYLAF 
Very good. I did decrease the oil to 1 tblsp. and added about 1/2 tsp. cumin. It made about 10... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by HEDDY66 
I made this recipe and scaled it for 42 since it was going to be a main dish for our school's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by rachel 
this soup is going to be a staple in my winter kitchen. i added my own variations,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by ErinsMom 
This is a fabulous base recipe -- you can take this and add or delete to your own tastes and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Delicious soup. Very easy to make and delicious to eat. This recipe makes a big batch so be... MORE

 
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