MY FAVORITE LENTIL SOUP

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This is a very yummy lentil soup with a Mediterranean flair. I learned it from a girlfriend of mine. It is very easy to make. You can double and triple the recipe without any trouble and it freezes well if you want to use it for a freezer dinner. Most of all, it is just so tasty. It feels like comfort food, but isn't as fattening and has a lot more flavor.

Provided by alice Dave

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, grated
3/4 teaspoon marjoram
3/4 teaspoon thyme
3/4 cup white wine
28 ounces chopped canned tomatoes with juice
7 cups vegetable broth or 7 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups lentils (rinsed in 4 changes of water)
salt
pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté onions in olive oil until soft.
  • Add carrots, marjoram and thyme, then sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  • add wine, canned tomatoes, broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the lentils are tender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste along with chopped parsley. Simmer a couple of minutes.
  • Serve with grated cheddar cheese on top.
  • To make vegetarian use vegetable broth. To make this a vegan dish, skip the cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.9, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 1630.9, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 12.3, Protein 18.1

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