Vegetarian Lentil Comfort Soup
Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery rib
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 2 -5 chopped garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 1⁄4 cups lentils, rinsed drained after soaking overnight
- 28 ounces imported Italian-style diced tomatoes
Directions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over med heat, add onions, celery, carrots, and garlic and saute' till vegetables begin to brown. About 15 minutes.
- Add broth and lentils and tomatoes with juice and let simmer until lentils are cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.
- Longer cooking does not really make a difference.
- Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve with celery leaf garnish. and a bit of balsmaic vinegar if you wish.
- I find this easy on the tummy and good on a chilly night.
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