GREEN LENTIL SOUP

Servings: 8
Ingredients:

1 c  Green lentils
1 md Grated onion
3 1/2 oz Olive oil
10 oz Can tomatoes, crushed
2 tb Tomato paste
3 tb Red vinegar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
2 tb Chopped Italian parsley
1/2 ts Basil
3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped
2 ea Bay leaves

Soak lentils. Drain, rinse and add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium,
add olive oil to the pot and grated onion with parsley.

Cook to a golden colour. Add 4 litres of water and lentils. Bring to a
boil. Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes and paste. Cook for 2
1/2 hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils and ensure
there is enough water.

Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.

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