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Herbed Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
80 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Herbed Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat the cooking vessel by heating oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Introduce sliced onions, carrots, and celery into the pot; cook and stir until the onion becomes translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
2
Next, incorporate minced garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil into the mixture; cook for 2 minutes.
3
Subsequently, add lentils to the pot and pour in water and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Gradually decrease the heat and allow it to simmer until the lentils have become tender, at least 1 hour.
4
When you're ready to serve, introduce fresh spinach leaves into the pot and cook until they have wilted.
5
Finally, add a splash of vinegar to the mixture and season with salt and pepper; take a taste and make any necessary adjustments.
6
Present the dish hot, garnished with your choice of accompaniments.