Speedy, Spicy Lentil Soup

Bec's Note:

What I would give to have this right now... Serve with whole wheat dinner rolls.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 carrot , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 5 garlic cloves , sliced
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3 minutes.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Bring to boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils and veggies are tender.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Remove bay leaves.
8. Serve with rolls.

Reviews

[mikey & ev]

This was just ok. The flavor was lacking, even with all the garlic. We added oregano and srirachi hot sauce and red pepper flakes, but it still needed more. It was more like a liquid-y stew than a true soup, and definitely more tomato-y than lentil-y. I won't make this again, but it was worth a try. At least it's healthy!