Green lentil soup

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Green lentils
1 medium Grated onion
3½ ounce Olive oil
10 ounces Can tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
3 tablespoons Red vinegar
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Chopped Italian parsley
½ teaspoon Basil
3 eaches Garlic cloves, chopped
2 eaches Bay leaves

Directions

Soak lentils. Drain, rinse & add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium, add olive oil to the pot & grated onion with parsley.

Cook to a golden colour. Add 4 litres of water & lentils. Bring to a boil. Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes & paste. Cook for 2½ hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils & ensure there is enough water.

Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.

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