Lentil Soup
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!