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light of mine
03-02-2010, 12:37 PM
This is a variation of a recipe I got from my sister. I love it :yum It is pretty inexpensive and fast to make so I thought I would share.

Lentil Soup

4 cups sliced carrots
1 medium-sized onion chopped
1-2 medium sized bell pepper(s)
Celery
3 tbs olive oil
Oregano
Garlic cloves
Salt
Pepper

Sautee vegetables in oil adding spices to taste

Pour in 4 cups crushed tomatoes with 5 cups water
Add 1 small bag lentils
Cook for a 1-1/2 to 2 hours until lentils are soft

Before serving add:
4 cups frozen spinach
Shredded cheese (optional)
Sour cream (optional)

mommy2abigail
03-02-2010, 03:22 PM
Thanks for sharing! I've been wanting to try lentils but I'm kinda scared of them. :shifty This sounds easy enough for me to make!

Mum2Es
03-14-2010, 09:40 PM
I have this cooking on the stove as we speak. It's smells like spaghetti bolognaise sauce. I'm going to blend it so it's smooth - my girls are more likely to eat it that way.