Lentil Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 6 peopleCategories: soup- stew- chili
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups lentils, pickled over
- 2 Tbsp. to 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, divided
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, heat oil on medium until hot. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add water, lentils, 1 Tbsp. dill, bay leaves, red pepper and tomato sauce. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in remaining dill, vinegar, salt and black pepper; discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with cheese and serve