Vegetarian Lentil Comfort Soup |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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smooth tasting vegetarian lentil soup Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups chopped onions |
1 cup chopped celery rib |
1 cup chopped carrot |
2 -5 chopped garlic cloves |
4 cups vegetable broth |
1 1/4 cups lentils, rinsed drained after soaking overnight |
28 ounces imported italian-style diced tomatoes |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over med heat, add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and saute' till vegetables begin to brown. About 15 minutes.
2. Add broth and lentils and tomatoes with juice and let simmer until lentils are cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.
3. Longer cooking does not really make a difference.
4. Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve with celery leaf garnish. and a bit of balsmaic vinegar if you wish.
5. I find this easy on the tummy and good on a chilly night.
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