Recipe - Green Lentil Soup

1 cup Green lentils
1 md Grated onion
3 One half ounce Olive oil
10 ounce Can tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
3 tablespoon Red vinegar
One half teaspoon Salt
One half teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoon Chopped Italian parsley
One half teaspoon Basil
3 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 Bay leaves

Soak lentils. Drain, rinse & add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium,
add olive oil to the pot & grated onion with parsley.

Cook to a golden colour. Add 4 litres of water & lentils. Bring to a boil.
Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes & paste. Cook for 2 1/2
hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils & ensure
there is enough water.

Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.

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