Lentil Tomato Soup

Submitted by Naturalbohemian

"A delicious lentil soup that has an Italian flavor. Very simple to make, and a delicious meal with just some good quality French bread or some good rolls or biscuits. Quite good if you are a fan of lentil soup!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dried lentils
• 5 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, diced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

directions

1. Sort and rinse lentils.
2. In a large saucepan, combine rinsed lentils and water.
3. In a small frying pan, or skillet, saute onion and garlic in the butter until onion is tender but not browned.
4. Add onion and garlic to lentils.
5. Stir in salt, pepper, sugar, Oregano, basil and parsley.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7. Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
8. Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
9. Stir well.
10. Simmer 15 minutes longer.
11. Garnish each bowl with a parsley sprig, if desired.

Reviews

[Patricia D.]

I added Indian spices and about a 1/2 cup out of a can of less fat coconut milk and it was brought to a whole 'nother level. Even better the next day. My husband who had said No thanks, I don't like lentil soup .... had seconds!

 

[larry 2]

good taste

 

[abfabmiriam]

I didn't have any oregano so used cumin and garam masala and it was YUM! Very easy and quick to make. From start to finish was 30 minutes. Next time I will saute the onion and garlic in the pot, then add water and lentils etc after that -less washing up.

 

[Lilmsbritches]

Very tasty soup! I doubled the oregano and basil, only added 1 tsp of salt and half of a vegan chicken soup bouillon cube. I served it with garlic naan bread, my hubby loved it! I bet it will be even better tomorrow, thanks for posting!

 

[*Parsley*]

Loved it!!! It's got a kind of subtle sweetness from the sugar that goes so well w/ the tomatoes and tomato paste. I doubled the onions and used 2 cups of lentils (just to use them up). So simple and inexpensive, but it really hits the spot. I'll make this again for sure. Thanx!