Ann's Lentil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed (any color)
• 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 -2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup pesto sauce
• 10 ounces frozen spinach (defrosted and squeezed out)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried italian spices
• salt and pepper
• hot cooked pasta (little shells or elbows)

Recipe

• 1 just put everything into a 6-8 qt stockpot, add water to about two inches from the rim and simmer. i ended up simmering mine for about 1 hour. i cooked some small shells for those who wanted a little heartier soup. i served some extra pesto sauce and some grated parmesan for those who wanted it.
• 2 any type of tomatoes will do; diced, crushed, sauce, pizza sauce, marinara in a pinch. just use what you've got!