Lentil-Tomato Soup

Name: Lentil-Tomato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups water; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2/3 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Feb. 11, 2023

Double the recipe and share this hearty soup with neighbors and loved ones on cold winter nights. I serve it with cornbread for dunking. —Michelle Curtis, Baker City, Oregon

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Ingredients

4-1/2 cups water
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, onion and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

For Sausage Variation: Stir in 1/2 pound chopped fully cooked turkey sausage; heat through. For Kale Variation: Stir in 3 cups chopped fresh kale; cook, uncovered, until kale is tender. For Spiced Variation: Add 3/4 teaspoon garam masala when adding other seasonings.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 138 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat.

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