Lentil Soup Madrid Style

Name: Lentil Soup Madrid Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large whole pimento pepper, drained and chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up with a spoon; 3 carrots, chopped; 2 cups lentils; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 cups water

Submitted by bshemyshua

"I never cared for lentils, until I found this recipe 20+ years ago. This is the only way I like them. Hope you do too."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 large whole pimento pepper, drained and chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups lentils
2 teaspoons salt
8 cups water

directions

In a large kettle, cook onion, pimento, and green pepper in olive oil until soft.
Stir in flour. Then add tomatoes, carrots, lentils, salt and water.
Cover and simmer over very low heat for about 2 hours, until lentils and vegetables are tender. Serve with a good crusty bread.

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Reviews

This soup was very easy to make, and definately a good blend of flavors. I am looking for a way to jazz it up a little, since it is a bit bland for me. I may add some chillies, or maybe a little hot sauce. I served it up with Ciabatta Bread from Tish. I'll be making this again, thanks!

AlaskanAmateur