French Lentil Tomato Soup Recipe
This simple French lentil tomato soup recipe is perfect for a quick and light dinner. If you serve it over rice you'll have a complete protein for a vegetarian meal. Or top it with shredded cheese for extra substance.
The Versatile LentilI make this with French green lentils which hold up well in the pot, but still cook quickly like other lentils. However, please don't hesitate to play around with your lentil soup - it'd be really hard to mess up. Here's some ideas for variations:
Soupe de lentilles aux tomates
In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the vegetables start to brown a little. Add the vegetable stock or add the water and stir in the bouillon cubes, making sure they dissolve completely. Add the lentils, canned tomatoes, and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down so the soup is just barely boiling. Cover partly with a lid and then cook for at least 35 minutes or until the lentils are tender. You may wish to add some more water if the soup becomes too thick for your taste. Towards the end of cooking, stir in the champagne vinegar and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Makes 6 servings.
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