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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


  1. 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.
  2. .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.
  3. Puree 2 cups in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in 1 tsp thyme. Season with salt and pepper.


Serves: 8-10



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