Lentil And Tomato Soup (volumetrics)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

Recipe

• 1 place lentils, salt, and water in a 4-5 quart pan, bring to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes.
• 2 stir in the onions through the pepper and simmer, partially covered, 25 minutes.
• 3 stir in the tomatoes and simmer another 15 minutes. stir in the vinegar.
• 4 divide the soup among 4 bowls and top with sour cream.