Lentil Soup

By kstetler

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 cups water
• 1 14-oz can tomatoes
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 tsp beef granules
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Peel of small lemon cut in very thin strips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions in oil. Add garlic, cook until tender. Add next 4 ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots and lemon juice, cook 30 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Season to taste. Garnish with parsley and lemon peel.