Lentil Soup

• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 lb dried lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 stalks swiss chard, thoroughly washed, trimmed and cut into 1 ' strips
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

1. Cook the tomatoes in 1T oil for 15 minutes and set aside.
2. Rinse lentils under cold running water.
3. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 6-quart pot, and add all ingredients, including pre-cooked tomatoes, except 2T oil.
4. Bring back to a boil, then lower heat and simmer covered 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
5. Remove from heat and add remaining 2T oil.

tomatoes, olive oil, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, stalks swiss chard, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-429658 (may not work)