Red Lentil Soup

Submitted by baezus

"Simple and hearty; easy and quick. Another keeper from Suzy Fishbein's Kosher by Design."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 12-14

ingredients

• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 portabella mushroom caps, finely chopped (optional)
• 12 cups vegetable bouillon
• 2 2⁄3 cups red lentils
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

directions

1. In a large pot, saute the onions in the oil over medium heat about 5-7 minutes or until they become translucent.
2. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes more.
3. Add the bouillon, lentils, and tomato paste.
4. Bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are soft but not mushy.