To make this easy recipe you need only olive oil, lentils, beef broth, an onion, tomato sauce, and Italian herbs. Ten minutes to put together, forty-five minutes to simmer, and voila! Soup is ready.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the broth and bring mixture to a boil.
Add the lentils, sauce and seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.