lentil soup

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Castle Pines, CO
Updated on Mar 7, 2016

This is a vegetarian recipe. It's very simple and smooth. I like it because it's not chunky. I add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes sometimes to kick up a little heat! It takes about 30 minutes to make and is a great meal after a long day! Enjoy!

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) organic tomatoes (diced or whole)
  • 1 - small onion, peeled and grated or cut into very small pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 pints (750 ml) water or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 - bay leaves, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, sea or kosher preferred
  • 1 can (14 oz) green lentils, drained
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or a small handful of fresh oregano, chopped

How To Make lentil soup

  • Step 1
    Blend the tomatoes and their juice until very smooth.
  • Step 2
    In a large pan, cook the onion and garlic in 6 TBSP water until soft and the water has evaporated.
  • Step 3
    Pour in 1.5 pints (750 ml) of water/vegetable stock then add the tomato sugar, bay leaves and salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Bring to boil and cook for 10-15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Add the canned, drained lentils, vinegar and oregano. Heat until hot.
  • Step 6
    Check for seasoning before serving. Add salt, pepper, vinegar or oregano as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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