Lentil Soup

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(1 vote) 5 1

This is a very hearty thick lentil soup with a unique flavor. Great for the cool weather. It has a small amount of vinegar added at the end and I think this makes the unusual flavor. My WHOLE family loves it.

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Ingredients

1 pkg. brown lentils
1 C. chopped leeks
3/4 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. chopped carrot
3/4 C. chopped green pepper
3/4 C. chopped tomatoes
3 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. vinegar

Directions

Place package of lentils into 5 cups cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour, covered. All the water will be absorbed. Chop vegetables while lentils are cooking. Saute vegetables for 5 minutes in a lightly oiled skillet. When lentils are finished cooking add vegetables.In a skillet, melt 3 Tablespoons butter and add 3 Tablespoon of flour. Cook until smooth and add 3 cups of water----using a whisk stir till smooth and slightly thick and add 2 Tablespoons of vinegar. Add to lentils, Simmer for and additional 30 minutes.