Very Plain Lentil Soup

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green lentils
  • 3 cups sweet yellow onions, med dice
  • 2 cups carrots, shredded
  • 40 ounces chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 quart canned tomatoes, homemade, hopefully
  • water as needed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the olive oil in a large pot and add the the onions and the carrots and saute until translucent. Add the thyme...do not add too much thyme...it can be overpowering!
  2. 2
    Add the lentils and add the chicken stock.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Add the apple cider vinegar. It will give a little tang to the soup.
  5. 5
    Continue cooking and add water as needed , so that the lentils do not become too thick.
  6. 6
    When the lentils are tender, add the tomatoes and continue to cook.
  7. 7
    Add more water to keep a soup consistency.
  8. 8
    Simmer until all the flavors are incorporated. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    Serve in large bowls and garnish with Greek yoghurt and minced thyme. (Just a little )

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