Simple Lentil Soup.

Made this one today.

Tasty and Fast!

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 large spoonfuls of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1- 1 lb bag of dry lentils
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups water
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in lentils, and add water, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour.

If you have some diced and pre-cooked chicken, the chicken makes a great stir-in if you are looking for some extra protien.

If you want more veggies, chop up and wash a head of cabbage and put it in the pot when add the water and broth.