Hearty Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 fresh green onions, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 parsnip, sliced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 potato, cubed
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 C. dry lentils, rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 3 C. vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 dash soy sauce
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 C. red wine
Directions
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato, and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and wine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
