Old Fashion Lentil Soup

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 lg onion, chopped
• 2 lg carrots, chopped
• 2 rib celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 1/4 c. water
• 3 1/4 c. chicken broth
• 1 1/2 c. lentils
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1-2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp spike (opt)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c. corn

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté onion, carrots and celery two minutes. Add garlic and sauté another minute. Add water, broth and lentils. Bring to a boil. Add seasonings. Mix well. Simmer, covered, over low for an hour. For creamer soup puree half of the soup. Add corn and heat. Stir in parsley and serve.