Lentil Soup

Submitted by Canadian_in_the_Bay

"This recipe is nice and hearty. The wine gives it a depth of flavor that many similar recipes lack."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, grated
• 3⁄4 teaspoon marjoram
• 3⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, chopped
• 7 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried lentils
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 teaspoon ground pepper
• 6 ounces white wine
• 1⁄3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Heat oil & saute the onions, carrots, marjoram, and thyme for 5 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, broth, and lentils.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer for one hour until lentils are tender.
4. Add salt, peeper, parsley, and wine. Stir and simmer for a few moments more before serving.