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Lentil Soup
Send to friendThis Lentil Soup is the perfect marriage of sophistication and down-home cooking. Serve it on a cold night and enjoy!
Prep Time
1 1⁄2 hours
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 c thrive freeze dried chopped onions
- 1⁄4 c olive oil
- 1⁄3 c thrive carrot dices
- 1⁄3 c thrive freeze dried celery
- 2 clv garlic, minced
- 1 t dried oregano
- 1 1⁄2 t thrive iodized salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 t dried basil
- 1 cn (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 c thrive lentils (dry)
- 8 c water
- 2 T vinegar
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- grated cheddar cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
* In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until onion is tender.
* Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
* Stir in lentils, then add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour.
* When you're ready to serve, stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
* Dish soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese (if desired).
