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Lentil Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
10 cups beef broth
1 pound dried lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained
4 carrots, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 or more celery rib, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 cup tomato or V-8 juice
A good pour or red wine or cider vinegar
Season to taste, I use seasoning salt and pepper
Up to 2 cups hot water if needed
Scallion Tbsp, chopped (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Combine the broth, lentils, carrots, onions, celery, and bay leaf in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, vinegar, and pepper; add the water if needed, 1 cup at a time until desired thickness is reached. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped scallion, if using.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Leftovers can be frozen. Add water to thin as it thickens when it cools.

 

 

 

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