Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups lentils, washed and dried; 3 tomatoes, washed and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups onion, finely chopped; 1 cup celery; 1 cup carrot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 4 cups chicken broth

Preparation

45 mins

Low

In a large pot over high heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic and vegetables for 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and lentils, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove 2 cups of the soup and blend in a blender, then return to the soup. Add more broth to achieve the desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.