Lentil-Tomato-Soup

Hi guys!

Monday indicates it's time for another meat free recipe to give you all an idea on how tasty vegetarian or vegan meal options can be. Today's recipe comes from Heidi Swanson's 101 cookbooks blog. The blog is one of my go-to spots for healthy and tasty (you don't need to compromise here!) recipes. I really am in the mood for some comfort food as the weather has been bringing a lot of rain lately. 

Here's the link to the recipe:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/lively-up-yourself-lentil-soup-recipe.html

Here's how mine turned out:

I used black Beluga lentils. They are pricier than the average green lentil, but they hold their shape nicely and have a great taste. What I love about this recipe is the great combination the tomatoes and lentils make. I personally would have never thought of combining these two, except for in a chili con carne recipe. But while the tomatoes bring a nice sweetness and fruitiness, the lentils add earthy flavor. This soup makes the perfect recipe for a rainy day out or a fast, comforting dinner.

Have fun trying!