Wholesome Lentil Soup

Submitted by CanadianFarmgal

"From "The Breast of Friends" cookbook. A nourishing and tasty soup - even the kids as for seconds!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 1⁄4 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (10 ounce) can undiluted tomato soup
• 2 cups lentils (washed)
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped

directions

1. Saute onions, celery and garlic in canola oil for 3 - 4 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 min., stirring occasionally.
4. Add spinach and simmer for 15 minute Serve hot.
5. Better the next day.

Reviews

[sjkotylak]

I love this soup!! I have the same cookbook and I tried this soup and it's my favourite! I have even added in some kale half and half with the spinach and added some zucchini in...