Tomato Lentil Soup

Name: Tomato Lentil Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed (8 oz.); 4 cups cold water; 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules or 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 (28 ounce) can muir glen organic diced tomatoes, undrained

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"Betty Crocker"

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed (8 oz.)
4 cups cold water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules or 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 (28 ounce) can muir glen organic diced tomatoes, undrained

directions

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over med-high heat.
Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in remaining ingredients except tomatoes; heat to boiling; decrease heat.
Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Stir in tomatoes; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Remove bay leaf before serving.