Smells So Good Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Smells So Good Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 potatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 3/4 cups water; 3 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or 35 broth cubes from freezing in ice cube trays); 16 ounces stewed tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup tomato juice (from the can of stewed tomatoes); 2 bay leaves; 2 cups dried red lentils; 1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped (or 5 oz frozen spinach); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

2 potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 3/4 cups water
3 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or 35 broth cubes from freezing in ice cube trays)
16 ounces stewed tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup tomato juice (from the can of stewed tomatoes)
2 bay leaves
2 cups dried red lentils
1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped (or 5 oz frozen spinach)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Cook the potatoes a little over half way before chopping. (I microwave them on high for about 5 minutes.).
2
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery. Saute until onion is tender. Stir in potatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
3
Stir in water, broth, tomatoes, tomato juice, and bay leaves. (The liquid added should total 8 cups.) Bring to a boil. Add lentils and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 1 hour.
4
Cook frozen spinach separately, by the package directions, or skip this step if using fresh spinach. Add the spinach and vinegar to the soup in the last 5 minutes of simmering.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 potatoes, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 4 carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Smells So Good Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smells So Good Lentil Soup

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