Hearty Lentil Soup

This rich and hearty lentil soup, flavored with lots of vegetables, tomatoes, and a splash of red wine, is wonderful for cold winter nights.

• Calories: 808 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 potato, cubed
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 parsnip, sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 dash soy sauce
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 fresh green onions, chopped
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and wine.

Step 2

Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.