Lentil Soup

By rmulleni

This recipe makes a very filling huge pot of soup. Cut recipe in half for two persons.

Ingredients

• 16 oz pkg dry lentils (2 1/2 cups)
• 8 cups water
• 3/4 cup celery, sliced
• 1/3 cup sliced carrots
• 1/4 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp oregano leaves
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 16 oz can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 cup chopped spinach

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and sort lentils. Combine lentils, water, celery, carrots, parsley, salt, oregano, pepper, onion and garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hrs. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and vinegar. Simmer covered an additional 30 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness.