Lentil Tomato Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, onion and lentils; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender. stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• 2 for sausage variation: stir in 1/2 pound chopped fully-cooked turkey sausage; heat through. for kale variation: stir in 3 cups chopped fresh kale; cook, uncovered, until kale is tender. for spiced variation: add 3/4 teaspoon garam masala when adding other seasonings.