LENTIL TOMATO SOUP

1 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cupse dried lentils
5 cups water
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp dried leaf oregano
1/4 tsp dried leaf basil
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
16 oz can diced tomatoes - undrained
3 Tbsp tomato paste
Parsley for garnish

Sort and rinse lentils. Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender but not browned. Add rinsed lentils, water, salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, basil, and parsley. Bring to a boil, pressure on high for 20 mins. Natural release. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well. Garnish each bowl with a parsley sprig, if desired.

Recipe contributed by Ben Matz
Source: www.chefbrad.com Brad E. Petersen AJune 2007