Tomato and Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 ½ cups water
• 1 ½ cups dried lentils
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped onion

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add water, dried lentils, 1 tablespoon dill, bay leaves, chile, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or...

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