With classic tomato-basil flavor and lots of healthy red lentils, this delicious, unique soup has a wonderful Caprese topping - fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil leaves.
Notes: * - red lentils are a fairly common variety. You'll find them in the dried bean section of most larger grocery stores. ** - most larger grocery stores (including Super Walmart) carry the small balls of mozzarella called Ciliegine or Bocconcini. If you can't find either of these varieties, just use a bigger ball and dice it into ½-inch pieces for the topping. - ***this recipe makes a large pot (will feed 6-8 easily) but it can be halved. You might be sad with yourself if you half it though as it makes wonderful lunches and quick meals on the run.