Tomato And Lentil Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 dried red chili pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• 2 add water, dried lentils, 1 tablespoon dill, bay leaves, chile, and tomato sauce.
• 3 bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
• 4 stir in remaining 1 tablespoon dill, vinegar, salt, and black pepper; discard bay leaves and chile. sprinkle with cheese.