Lentil and Veggie Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 12 people

Categories: Lentils, Main Dish, Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup onion , chopped
  • 1 cup carrot , chopped
  • 1 cup celery , chopped
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a 4 1/2 quart Dutch oven, or a large pot, combine the chicken broth, lentils, and salt. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, steam the onion, carrot, celery and garlic over boiling water for 8 minutes.

  3. Add the steamed vegetables to the lentil mixture.

  4. Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, brown sugar, wine vinegar, and pepper to the pot.

  5. Simmer for 20 minutes.

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