Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups green lentils
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• ½ can of whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, or crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp salt

Instructions

• Start by rinsing the lentils in a colander. Add the lentils to a large pot along with the chopped carrot, onion, celery, and the garlic.
• Add enough water to cover the lentils and let it boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the bay leaves, rosemary, crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and olive oil and salt to taste (approximately 2 tbsp).
• Put the pot back on the burner and bring to a boil for about 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are fully cooked through.
• Pour the soup into bowls and top with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Serve with your favourite crusty bread!

Course: Soup

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