Fantastic Lentil Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 3/4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped and with juice
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup wine
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated,optional

Recipe

• 1 in large saucepan, saute onions, carrots, marjoram and thyme in the oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 2 add tomatoes, broth, water and lentils.
• 3 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until lentils are tender.
• 4 stir in salt, black pepper, wine, and parsley.
• 5 simmer for a few additional minutes.
• 6 sprinkle with cheese.