====== Lentil Soup with Thyme ======

  *2 Tbsp olive oil
  *4 cup onions - chopped
  *1 1/2 cup carrots - peeled and chopped
  *1/2 cup celery
  *1 16 oz pckg lentils
  *10 cup vegetable broth
  *1/4 cup tomato puree
  *4 tsp fresh thyme - chopped
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   - Heat oil in heavy large pot over med-high heat. Add onions; saute until brown, about 10 min. Add carrots and celery, saute 5 min.
   - .Stir in lentils. Add broth, tomato puree and 3 tsp thyme. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
   - Puree 2 cups in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in 1 tsp thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

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  Serves: 8-10
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{{tag>food vegetarian soup}}