purewellnessamy

I have no idea from where this recipe originated. It’s written in my circa 1995 handwriting on a piece of food-splattered, wrinkled notebook paper. My handwriting is constantly changing, it’s bizarre. I couldn’t copy this script now if I tried.

Go-to Lentil Soup 

Serves approximately 6 people

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

2 organic carrots, diced

2 stalks organic celery, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 (14.5 oz.) can organic crushed tomatoes (I usually use a 28 oz. can** - pwa)

2 cups dried lentils, picked over and rinsed

8 cups water, organic vegetable broth, or organic chicken broth (I use 8 cups of vegetable broth – pwa)

1/2 cup organic spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced, optional

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, optional

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in lentils and add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready, stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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This soup is so easy and satisfying. I often add curry powder and turmeric to spice up leftovers, too.

If you’re a dunker like me, you’ll love it with grilled cheese/Daiya.

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And if you’re in the Northeast like we are, today is the PERFECT day for soup. We’s got us some snows:

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**You may want to look for Tetra Paks of crushed tomatoes since it’s been reported that the lining of the tomato cans contain BPA. I believe Trader Joe’s carries Tetra Paks of crushed tomatoes.

Tagged: lentils, soup, vegan

§ 4 Responses to My Go-to Lentil Soup Recipe

• Simply Life says:

  January 15, 2011 at 4:38 pm

  I’ve been looking for a lentil soup recipe- this looks great!

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  • purewellnessamy says:

    January 15, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    Thanks, I think it’s good! I hope you enjoy it~

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• Ashley says:

  January 20, 2011 at 2:25 pm

  Sounds delish. I have been wanting to make lentils without just opening up a can, haha.

  I was just at MamaPea’s blog, and I can’t help but think this lentil soup should be saved for when the “geese can be set free”. Haha.

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  • purewellnessamy says:

    January 20, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Hi Ashley – Hmmm…you are probably right! Food bloggers should list such recipes under a particular category, like “Recipes for Your Pet Goose” That sounds much better than the category: “Recipes That Will Give You Atomic Farts.” Thanks for stopping by!

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