Grandma Albina's Lentil Soup

By Marylee

Being raised in Buffalo, NY, this hearty soup warmed my family in our cold winters.

Ingredients

• Lentils
• Celery
• Carrots
• Onion
• 1 box Pomi-Strained
• Olive OIl
• Bay leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and pick over the lentils
Soak lentils in water for about 2 hours
Saute chopped onion, celery and carrots in olive oil until softened
Add lentils and cover with water
Add Pomi-Strained and bay leaves
Cook until lentils are cooked and liquids are reduced to create a thick soup
Add grated cheese and black pepper and salt