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Lentil Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Marie PHOTO BY: Christina

"Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 552 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by BLANKIN
Based on comments here, I made some substitutions and I think this is the best lentil soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by MARTILW
This is great lentil soup. My husband said that it was better than any he had had. I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2005 by JPMARYLAND
This is a phenomenal recipe. Having lived in Spain and enjoyed true lentil soup, I thought I'd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by TrackMom
This is my second review of this recipe (after making my third batch of soup). I neglected... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2003 by GAYLAF
Very good. I did decrease the oil to 1 tblsp. and added about 1/2 tsp. cumin. It made about 10... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by PATTON0626
This lentil soup is excellent! Definately one of the best I have found, although I did have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by rachel
this soup is going to be a staple in my winter kitchen. i added my own variations,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by HEDDY66
I made this recipe and scaled it for 42 since it was going to be a main dish for our school's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by Esmee
Delicious soup. Very easy to make and delicious to eat. This recipe makes a big batch so be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by ErinsMom