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Spinach and Lentil Soup

Recipe By : Bon Appitit - October 1991
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Favorites
Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 cup canned beef broth
1 cup lentils

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lg onion -- chopped
1 sm green bell pepper -- chopped
1 stalk celery -- chopped
8 oz tomato sauce
1/4 cup salsa
10 oz frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and drained

Bring 4 cups broth and lentils to boil in large saucepan. Simmer until
lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add
onion, bell pepper and celery and sauti until tender, about 10 minutes.
Add onion mixture to lentils. Stir in tomato sauce and salsa. Simmer over
medium-low heat until lentils are very tender, about 30 minutes. Thin soup
with additional broth if necessary. Stir in spinach and simmer until
heated
through, about 2 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

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