Lentil Soup with Garlic Tomato and Spinach Recipe

Ingredients :

• 1 Onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves, 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

Preparation :

1. Heat the onions, carrots and celery in oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until the onion is tender.
2. Add the next 3 herbs and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, lentils and water and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
5. Right before you are ready to serve, stir in the spinach and let it wilt.
6. Add the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot.

Source : http://simplysoups.com