Lentil Soup with Herbs

Recipes from Herbs in Cooking - Page 173-174

LENTIL SOUP WITH HERBS

* 1/2 kilo lentils (1.1 lb)
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 3 finely chopped cloves of garlic
* 1/2 kilo finely chopped tomatoes (1.1 lb)
* 2 carrots, diced
* 3 tbsp finely chopped celery
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tbsp thyme
* 1 tbsp savory
* 3 tbsp vinegar
* salt, pepper

Boil lentils in a large pot with plenty of water for 10-15 minutes and transfer to a colander. Heat the olive oil in the same pot and sauté` onion, garlic, carrot and celery for 5 minutes.

Add bay leaves, thyme, savory, tomatoes, lentils, salt, pepper and 3-4 cups water. Boil until lentils are cooled, about half an hour. Stir in vinegar 5 minutes before the food is ready.