Easy Lentil Soup
 
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Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive or Avocado oil
  • 1 C yellow onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 32 oz. Beef broth (can also use chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1¼ C Lentils
  • 2 big handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare lentils by washing in a mesh strainer to remove debris and dust from harvest.
  2. Prepare vegetables: dice onion, chop carrots and celery and mince garlic cloves. Set aside.
  3. Place oil in sauce pan with heat set to medium high.
  4. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Stir and place lid on top until the vegetable start to soften (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Remove lid and add garlic. Let it cook for another minute.
  6. Add the broth, tomatoes, and lentils.
  7. Stir to combine, replace the lid and bring to a boil.
  8. Once boiling turn the heat to medium low and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are soft and tender.
  9. Right before serving add the spinach and red wine vinegar. Stir spinach until the leaves are wilted.
  10. Serve warm and Enjoy!
Recipe by Shanell For Real at http://shanellforreal.com/easy-lentil-soup/