Greek Lentil Soup

Greek Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brown lentils
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 8 ounces fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded
• Good pinch of oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 3/4 cups water
• Salt , to taste
• Pepper , to taste

Cooking Directions: 

1. Cover lentils with cold water and bring to boil. 
2. Drain lentils and return to the pan with 1 1/2 pints water, garlic, onion, tomato purée, fresh tomatoes, oregano and olive oil. 
3. Bring to a boil and simmer until the lentils are soft. 
4. Remove from heat and blend, but stop blending before the mixture gets too smooth. 
5. Season to taste.