Sue's Lentil Soup
photo by Charlotte J
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
8-10
ingredients
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 16 ounces lentils, rinsed
- 64 ounces water
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley, dried
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, Fresh, Chopped
- salt
- pepper
directions
- Saute carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in olive oil until onions are beginning to appear transluscent. Add crushed tomatoes and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Move to soup pot (or slow cooker). Add water, potatoes, lentils, tomato paste, and dried herbs.
- For stove top, bring heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Once mixture has boiled, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 40 minutes, or until potatoes and lentils are cooked thru. Season with Salt and pepper if needed.
- For slow cooker, set crock pot on low for 7-9 hours.
- Just before serving, add fresh parsley and sprinkle with parmesean cheese.
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