Hearty Lentil Soup

8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups dried lentils

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, basil and oregano and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the water, tomatoes, beef broth and salt and pepper. Stir in the lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for a least 1 hour. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  3. NOTE: This soup can also be made in a slow-cooker. Omit the oil. Place the ingredients in a 5-6 quart slow-cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

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