Dinner, Soups

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • salt and pepper
  • 14 1/2 oz low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup cooked lentils (from a 15 oz can)- rinsed and drained
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook. Stir occasionally until onion softens- 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add lentils and cook until soup thickens slightly, 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.