Easy Lentil Soup

Name: Easy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (undrained, cut up); 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas, undrained); 2 cups potatoes (cubed, peeled); 1 cup dry lentils (sorted, rinsed, drained); 1 cup carrot (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped); 3 teaspoons chili powder (or more, depending on your liking); 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup water (more or less to achieve desired consistency)

Submitted by D. Todd Miller

"This soup is both satisfying and wholesome. Thanks to Wanda Veazey for this recipe!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 5

ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes (undrained, cut up)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas, undrained)
2 cups potatoes (cubed, peeled)
1 cup dry lentils (sorted, rinsed, drained)
1 cup carrot (thinly sliced)
¹⁄₂ cup onion (chopped)
¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper (chopped)
3 teaspoons chili powder (or more, depending on your liking)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup water (more or less to achieve desired consistency)

directions

In 4 quart saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 to 55 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender.

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Reviews

This was pretty good. Definitely healthy. I just didn't find it very flavorful. Maybe I'll make it again and experiment with some different spices. I added the 3 tsp. of chili powder; maybe I needed to add more?

afghanmom