Simple and Easy Greek Lentil Soup

The title describes this recipe. It reminds me of a soup at a little Bistro near a Rochester NY hospital.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups lentils
• 1  quart cold water
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 16  ounces tomatoes
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. Wash the lentils, drain well.
2. Combine lentils with water, onion. garlic, salt, pepper and oil in large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
3. Add tomatoes and bay leaf.
4. Lower the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes more, or until the lentils are tender.