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yentil soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jo Zimny
Ithaca, NY

This soup is rich in color and very hardy. It really hits the spot on a cold winter's day. This would be great served with a piece of toasted Challah bread.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For yentil soup

  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2 md
    carrots, diced
  • 2 md
    celery stocks, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 md
    bay leaf
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 2 c
    dried lentils
  • 8 1/8 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    spinach, rinsed and thin sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make yentil soup

  • 1
    In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and saute until the onion is tender.
  • 2
    Then stir in the bay leaf, oregano and basil. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in the lentils, add the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Then add the spinach and cook until it wilts, stir in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and if you like another splash of vinegar, then serve hot.
  • 4
    Enjoy!

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