3.05.2011

"Souper" Saturday

Hello! I hope you had an enjoyable week - mine flashed by in the blink of an eye! Today's soup recipe is as easy as homemade soup comes and on a rainy day like today it is sure to satisfy. Enjoy!


Lentil & Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

* 1 Tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup onions, chopped
* 1 cup carrots, matchstick size
* 1 jar salsa (use your favorite)
* 1 1/4 cups red lentils, rinsed
* 1 pkg (10 oz) spinach, stems removed
* 6 cups water
* 1 loaf Italian bread

Equipment needed:

* Large saucepan

Directions:

1.) Heat oil in large saucepan on low.
2.) Add onions and carrots and cook, covered, on low for 5 min.
3.) Stir in salsa, lentils, spinach, and water.
4.) Heat to boiling, about 5-6 min.
5.) Reduce heat to low and cover.
6.) Simmer 30-35 min until lentils are tender.
7.) Serve with bread.


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

2 comments:

PoetessWug said...

If only I had some already made...! LOL

Anonymous said...

Looks delish! I will have to make it, I have tons of lentils to use up!!