Lentil Soup

Prep time: 30 minutesCooking time: 1 hourTotal time: 1 1⁄2 hours

Description

Even if you miss a few ingredients this recipe is flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

1  
onion (chopped)
2 clv
garlic (minced)
1⁄4 c
olive oil
2  
carrots (diced)
2  
celery stalks (chopped)
1 t
dried oregano
1  
bay leaf
1 t
dried basil
1  
tomato
2 c
dried lentils
1 pk
chicken broth (32 oz)
1⁄2 c
spinach (rinsed and thinly sliced )
1⁄4 c
lemon juice
   
salt (to taste)
   
ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Saute onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil.  Add chicken broth.  Then add lentils, oregano, bay leaf, basil and tomato.  Boil until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.  Add spinach and mix in and lemon juice.  Salt and pepper to taste and serve.