Lentil Soup
Basic Lentil soup recipe with garlic onions and tomatoes.
Servings Prep Time
6People 30Minutes
Cook Time
65Minutes

Servings Prep Time
6People 30Minutes
Cook Time
65Minutes

Ingredients

Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to

  2. In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add rice. Return to a boil, stirring once, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 – 30 minutes, until water is absorbed.

  3. Rinse the lentils.

  4. Place them in a soup pot and cover with 2-3 cups of water or broth. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.

  5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and tomato. When onion is transparent, add seasoning and garlic. (to prevent sticking, you may need to add water, a tablespoon at a time.) Cook 1-3 minutes, until vegetables are coated and mixture is a paste.

  6. Add paste to lentils and stir.

  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  8. Serve over rice.