Smoky Sage Lentil Soup

(from jcpenick’s recipe box)

Categories: soups

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c chopped vidalia onion
  • 1 c chopped celery
  • 1 c chopped carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c fresh sage leaves, minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth
  • 4 c water
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (16 oz) bag lentils, washed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

  2. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and saute 3-5 minutes.

  3. Add minced garlic and sage, and saute an additional 2 minutes.

  4. Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.

  5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until lentils are tender.

  6. Stir in liquid smoke and remove from heat.

  7. Serve with a thick crusty bread.

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