Light and Savory Lentil Soup

The health benefits of lentils are far reaching. This soup isn't good food; it's great food. Lighten your lunch load with this palate pleaser. Healthy and nutritious never tasted so darn delicious.  

Light and Savory Lentil Soup

Ingredients

For 0004 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cup(s) carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon(s) oregano
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper
  • 4 cup(s) vegetable broth
  • 32 ounce(s) water
  • 2 cup(s) lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup(s) rainbow chard

Directions

    1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. 
    2. Add the celery, carrot, and onion. 
    3. Cook about 7 minutes.
    4. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper.
    5. Add vegetable broth, water, lentils and tomatoes.
    6. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook for about 1 hour.
    7.  Stir in lemon juice and rainbow chard and stir until wilted.
    8. Serve hot.