Vegetarian Lentil Soup

Name: Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 3 cups dried lentils; 7 cups water or 7 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 stalks celery, with leaves; 2 medium carrots (sliced or diced); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; fresh ground black pepper; 2 -3 medium tomatoes; dark balsamic vinegar; fresh basil leaf

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

3 cups dried lentils
7 cups water or 7 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped onions
3 stalks celery, with leaves
2 medium carrots (sliced or diced)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
2 -3 medium tomatoes
dark balsamic vinegar
fresh basil leaf

Directions

1

In a large pot pour 7 cups water or vegetable broth; add the lentils and salt.
2

Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer; covered 20-30 minutes.
3

Add the vegetables, (except for the tomatoes), the herbs and black pepper.
4

Cover pot and allow to simmer another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasinally.
5

Heat a medium saucepan full of water to boiling.
6

Drop in the tomatoes for 10 seconds.
7

Remove from the water, peel off the skins, and squeeze out the seeds.
8

(You can also use a microwave to loosen the tomato skins if you wish.
9

).
10

Chop the tomatoes and add to the soup.
11

Let soup cook another 5 minutes until heated through.
12

Adjust seasonings if necessary.
13

Serve hot with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a few fresh basil leaves.