Lentil and Tomato Soup

Total Time

45 Minutes

Servings

7

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 cups dry brown lentils
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Place the onions in the pot and sauté for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender.
2. Place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Pour this into the pot with the onion along with the chicken broth and the lentils
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Then, stir in the wine, garlic, nutmeg and cloves.
4. Simmer for at least 25 more minutes.