Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini, diced
  • 4 roma tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken stock (around)
  • 2 cups cooked lentils (or 2 cups of Lentil Pilaf)
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Put rack in the center of the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • On a baking sheet, mix all veggies, balsamic vinegar and oil.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes until the veggies are tender, stirring a few times during cooking.
  • Remove skin from the tomatoes and cut in dice.
  • In a saucepan, bring to boil the chicken stock, veggies and lentils.
  • Let simmer about 5 minutes or until veggies and lentils are very tender.
  • In a blender, reduce the soup to a creamy puree.
  • Add more stock if needed.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Serve this soup as a main dish.
  • You can serve a piece of cheese with Naan bread.