Hearty Lentil Soup

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 7 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed; 3 tablespoons margarine (I substituted oil); 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrot; 3 garlic cloves, chopped (I used a bit of minced garlic); 8 -9 cups chicken broth (I just use the powder from telma) or 8 -9 cups bouillon (I just use the powder from telma); 2 tablespoons juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (didn't use it); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (didn't use); 1 -2 teaspoon salt (didn't use); pepper (I put a lot in); fresh dill weed (to garnish, didn't use)

Submitted by Chef #906749

"Yummy Lentil Soup"

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Ready In:: 7hrs
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

3 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
3 tablespoons margarine (I substituted oil)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
3 garlic cloves, chopped (I used a bit of minced garlic)
8 -9 cups chicken broth (I just use the powder from telma) or 8 -9 cups bouillon (I just use the powder from telma)
2 tablespoons juice
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons dark brown sugar (didn't use it)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (didn't use)
1 -2 teaspoon salt (didn't use)
pepper (I put a lot in)
fresh dill weed (to garnish, didn't use)

directions

Soak the lentils in water to cover for at least 3 hours; drain. Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Add lentils and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to tast. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Garnish with dill weed. Makes 6 to 8 servings.