Recipe Details

Lentil Soup

This family-friendly lentil soup is made hearty and comforting thanks to spinach, tomatoes, and herbs. Quick and easy to prepare, it's the perfect weeknight meal.

Makes:8 servings

Ingredients

¼ 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
½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Prep:15 mCook:80 mReady:1 h 35 m

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, at least 1 hour.
When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!