Subj : Lentil Soup To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Sat Nov 04 2023 09:17:13 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Lentil Soup Categories: Soups, Vegetarian Yield: 11 Servings 2 tb Olive oil 2 md Carrots; diced 2 md Celery ribs; chopped 1 sm Yellow onion; chopped 2 cl Garlic; minced 1 ts Dried oregano 1 ts Dried basil 1/2 ts Ground black pepper 2 c Dry lentils 14 1/2 oz Can crushed tomatoes 2 c Vegetable broth 6 1/2 c Water Parsley; chopped; (optional) Bay leaves; (optional) This vegetarian soup is perfect for a cool fall or winter day. Use whole grain bread for dipping to soak up all of the broth. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onions; cook and stir until the onion is tender. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in lentils and tomatoes, then add the vegetable broth and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 hour or until lentils are tender. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat. The soup will taste better the next day! Source: Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes Cookbook, 2008 Recipe FROM: MMMMM --- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32 * Origin: The Fool's Quarter, fqbbs.synchro.net (1:105/500) .