simply healthy lentil soup

Name: Simply healthy lentil soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 - onion, chopped; 3 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 5 cup(s) water; 3-1/2 cup(s) lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 - 12 oz pkg dried lentils; 3 - carrots, finely chopped; 1 - bay leaf; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 teaspoon(s) pepper

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34 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Oct 5, 2012

This is an easy, healthy, tasty soup.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 - onion, chopped
3 teaspoons minced garlic
5 cups water
3-1/2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
1 - 12 oz pkg dried lentils
3 - carrots, finely chopped
1 - bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make simply healthy lentil soup

Step 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.

Step 2

Bring to a boil. Reduec heat to low. Cover and simmer 45 mins, or until lentils are tender.
Step 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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