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Tomato, Basil, And Lentil Soup Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c sour cream .
  • 2 c dried lentils, washed .
  • 2 tbsps dried basil .
  • 1 large white onion, sliced .
  • 1-2 tsp brown sugar .
  • 1 carrot, sliced (optional) .
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar .
  • 2 tsps dried oregano .
  • salt & pepper, to taste .
  • water or chicken stock .
  • 1 (15 oz) can sliced tomatoes

Directions
  • Step #1 In a large soup pot, saute the onions on medium-low until soft.
  • Step #2 Add the minced garlic & saute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  • Step #3 Add the dried lentils, basil & oregano & saute a little longer, until fragrant.
  • Step #4 Stir in the can of sliced tomatoes & add water or chicken stock to cover the beans about 1 or so inches, depending on how thick you want the soup.
  • Step #5 Add brown sugar, red wine vinegar & carrot, if using.
  • Step #6 Boil the soup until the lentils have softened to a satisfactory texture.
  • Step #7 Add water/stock if necessary.
  • Step #8 Remove approximately 2 c of soup and, using a handmixer or foodprocessor, purify the soup.
  • Step #9 Add the sour cream to this mixture, stir until smooth & and return to main pot.
  • Step #10 Salt & pepper to taste.
  • Enjoy the Tomato, Basil, & Lentil Soup recipe

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