Quick Lentil Italian Tomato Soup

A quick and tasty soup that made with simple ingredients. It was found in Chatelaine Food Express Quickies. Delicious with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and warm whole wheat pita bread.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 7 cups

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  cup red lentil, cooked
• 2  cups chicken or 2  cups vegetable broth
• 1 (19 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream and warm chole wheat pitas.