Description

You can taste the love in this quick and easy to prepare soup. It's healthy, very nutritious and is a great source of protein, fiber and potassium.

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1 c. finely chopped onion
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can San Marzano Cento tomatoes
• 3 t. salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. lentils
• 2 qt. water
• handful chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps

1. In a soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil. On medium heat, saute onion, celery and carrots for about 5- 7 minutes; add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Crush tomatoes; add to pot; add salt and pepper.
2. Cook on medium heat for 5 more minutes; add lentils; add water. Cook or simmer for about 35-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. Serve, garnished with parsley.