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Lentil and Escarole Soup

Lentil and Escarole Soup

If you can't find French green lentils, substitute brown lentils.

Martha Stewart Living, October 1994 http://www.marthastewart.com/344910/lentil-and-escarole-soup
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped
    • 3/4 cup French green lentils
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 whole canned tomatoes, drained, seeded, and coarsely chopped
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 slices Italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
    • 1/2 escarole, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips
    • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, bay leaf, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and 5 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425 degrees. Toast bread cubes on a baking sheet, turning occasionally until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add escarole to soup, and cook for 5 minutes more. Adjust seasonings, and serve in four bowls topped with croutons and olive oil.

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