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Lentil Soup with Crusty Bread

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 loaf crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large pot over medium; cook onion, carrots, and celery 6-8 minutes until starting to soften.
  2. Add garlic; stir constantly 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add lentils, broth, tomatoes with juices, thyme, and bay leaf; boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
  4. Cook uncovered 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove bay leaf; stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread alongside.