Favorite Lentil Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

FAVORITE LENTIL SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Lentils

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tb Olive oil
2 lg Onion, chopped
3 Carrots, grated
3/4 ts Marjoram
3/4 ts Thyme
1 cn Tomatoes with juice (28 oz)
7 c Homemade broth
-OR
3 1/2 c Canned broth
-AND
3 1/2 c Water
1 1/2 c Lentils, rinsed and picked
-over
1/2 ts Salt
Pepper to taste
3/4 c Dry white wine
1/2 c Chopped parsley
4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated

In a large pot, heat the oil. Saute the onions,
carrots, marjoram and thyme about 8 minutes, until the
vegetables are soft. Add the tomatoes, breaking them
up. Add the broth and lentils.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered,
for 1 hour. Add the salt, pepper, wine and parsley and
simmer a few minutes more. Ladle into bowls and
sprinle with grated cheese.



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