"This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. —Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups water
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4 cups vegetable broth
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2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
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2 medium carrots, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 celery rib, chopped
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
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1 cup chopped fresh spinach
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Optional: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges