Lentil Soup

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• 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.