Lentil Soup

• 3 C raw lentils (rinsed)
• 7 C water or stock
• 2 t salt
• 2 t minced garlic
• 1 C chopped onion
• 1 C minced celery
• 1 C chopped carrots
• lots of black pepper
• 1 1/2 C chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 T dry red wine
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 1/2 T molasses or brown sugar
• 1 T win vinegar
• Optional
• thyme, oregano, basil

1. 1) Simmer lentils, water, and salt covered for 3-4 hours
2. 2) Steam or saute in butter garlic, onion, celery, and carrots. Add to lentils after lentils have simmered 3-4 hours. Continue to simmer.
3. 3) Add black pepper, tomatoes, red wine, lemon juice, brown sugar, wine vinegar and optional ingredients to soup about 30 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lentil-soup-50159359 (may not work)