Joan's Lentil and Tomato Soup
Joan's Lentil and Tomato Soup
submitted by rosskat@pipeline.com
from New York, USA
1 lb pkg. dried lentils
water or broth to cover
1 can, 28 oz. flavored tomato sauce (ex: tomato with mushrooms, tomato with herbs etc.)
salt, pepper, garlic powder
Optional:
cooked diced chicken, sausage, frankfurters etc.
This is so simple yet so good. Cover lentils with water and soak one hour. Rinse well and
drain. Place lentils in saucepot and cover with water or chicken broth to cover 2 inches
over lentils. Bring to boil and cover and simmer until lentils have absorbed all the
liquid and have become soft. Stir in the can of tomato sauce and season with salt, pepper
and garlic. Heat thoroughly. If desired one can add chopped cooked chicken, sausage ,
frankfurters or whatever to the cooked soup. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
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