Mama's Healthy Lentil Soup

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Mama's Healthy Lentil Soup

1 bag of dried lentils (1 lb)

1 large onion

2 to 3 fresh carrots (preferably the ones with the

green tops attached)

2 ripe tomatoes

3 stalks of celery

1 small can of tomato sauce or, if you wish, tomato

juice

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. of fresh oregano

3 or 4 springs of fresh parsley

1 bunch of fresh spinach

Pepper and salt

3 to 4 tbs of olive oil

Wash the dried lentils well and drain in a colander. In

a large pot add about 2 Tbs. of olive oil add chopped

onion, celery, chopped tomato and chopped carrots.

Simmer on very low heat for about 5 minutes, then add

lentils, tomato sauce and enough water to cover lentils

but top it off with about 2 inches of extra water.

Add seasonings and simmer for about 1 hour or until

lentils are very tender. Add washed spinach and cook

for another ten minutes. Stir in another 2 Tbs. of

olive oil. Serve this soup with brown rice, or Italian

pasta called shells or tubettis. You can also eat the

soup with French bread. Garnish with grated Parmesan, Mozzarella, or French Roquefort cheese. With a salad, this soup makes a meal.

 

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