LENTIL TOMATO SOUP

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A delicious lentil soup that has an Italian flavor. Very simple to make, and a delicious meal with just some good quality French bread or some good rolls or biscuits. Quite good if you are a fan of lentil soup!

Provided by Naturalbohemian

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dried lentils
5 cups water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, diced
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse lentils.
  • In a large saucepan, combine rinsed lentils and water.
  • In a small frying pan, or skillet, saute onion and garlic in the butter until onion is tender but not browned.
  • Add onion and garlic to lentils.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, sugar, Oregano, basil and parsley.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Stir well.
  • Simmer 15 minutes longer.
  • Garnish each bowl with a parsley sprig, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1303.7, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 24.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 20.5

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