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Diane Kochilas' Lentil Soup With Chard Or Spinach

Courses: Soup
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup 118mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozCoarsely-chopped onion
2 cups 186g / 6.6ozGarlic cloves - minced (large)
2 cups 474mlLarge lentils - rinsed, drained
1 cup 237mlChopped peeled tomatoes - with juice
1 lb 454g / 16ozFresh chard or spinach - trimmed, and
  Finely chopped
6 cups 1422mlWater - (to 8 cups)
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/4 cup 59mlSherry vinegar

Recipe Instructions

In large pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Cook onions, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until wilted. Add garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Add lentils. Toss to coat. Pour in tomatoes. Stir in chard or spinach. Add 6 cups water. Cover.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until lentils are very tender. (Note: Add additional water during cooking to thin soup to desired consistency.)

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Five minutes before removing soup from heat, add vinegar. Just before serving, stir in remaining olive oil. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Source:
Lynn Thomas on the http://www.prodigy.net Food BB

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