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simply healthy lentil soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

This is an easy, healthy, tasty soup.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For simply healthy lentil soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 3 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 5 c
    water
  • 3-1/2 c
    lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1
    12 oz pkg dried lentils
  • 3
    carrots, finely chopped
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make simply healthy lentil soup

  • 1
    In lg pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil 3 mins. Add water, chicken broth, lentils, carrots, bay leaf, salt & pepper.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil. Reduec heat to low. Cover and simmer 45 mins, or until lentils are tender.
  • 3
    You can add chopped smoked ham to this while it simmers. I serve this with a crusty bread like french bread.

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