Lentil Soup With Tomatoes And Herbs Recipe

Ingredients :

 

• 1 bag of Dried Lentils (1 pound)
• 1 Large Onion
• 2 to 3 Fresh Carrots (preferably the ones with the green tops attached)
• 2 Ripe Tomatoes
• 3 Celery Stalks
• 1 small can of Tomato Sauce or, if you wish, tomato juice
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Oregano
• 3 or 4 springs Fresh Parsley
• 1 bunch Fresh Spinach
• Pepper and Salt
• 3 to 4 tablespoons Olive Oil

Preparation :

1. Wash the lentils and rinse them in a colander.
2. Add the onion, celery, carrots and tomato to a large pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and simmer for 5 minutes on low.
3. Add the lentils and tomato sauce to the pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
4. Add the bay leaf, oregano and parsley and simmer until the lentils are tender, which takes about 1 hour.
5. Add the spinach and simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and stir well to blend.
7. Serve garnished with shredded cheese.

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