Favorite Lentil Soup



INGREDIENTS:

2 T  olive oil

2 lg onion, chopped

3 carrots, grated

3/4 t  Marjoram

3/4 t  Thyme

1 cn tomatoes with juice (28 oz)

7 c  Homemade broth
or
3 1/2 c  Canned broth
and
3 1/2 c  Water

1 1/2 c  Lentils, rinsed and picked over

1/2 t  salt

Pepper to taste

3/4 c  Dry white wine

1/2 c  Chopped parsley

4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot, heat the oil. Saute the onions, carrots,
marjoram and thyme about 8 minutes, until the vegetables
are soft. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up. Add the broth
and lentils.
  
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for
1 hour. Add the salt, pepper, wine and parsley and simmer a
few minutes more. Ladle into bowls and sprinle with grated
cheese.



Favorite Lentil Soup