Title: Favorite Lentil Soup
Categories: Soup Lentils
Yield: 8 Servings

2	tb	Olive oil
2	lg	Onion, chopped
3		Carrots, grated
3/4	ts	Marjoram
3/4	ts	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	ts	Salt
		Pepper to taste
3/4	c	Dry white wine
1/2	c	Chopped parsley
4	oz	Cheddar cheese, grated

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.

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.

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