Lentil Soup.

Guess what I wear as a hat? A lentil.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, watch this video on YouTube: Marcel the Shell.

Hopefully Marcel will brighten your day a tad.

Lentil Soup

2 celery stalks chopped

2 large carrots chopped

1 large onion chopped

1 whole green pepper chopped

3 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 tbsp salt

2 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Saute the above ingredients for 5-7 minutes (until the crunch is gone)

Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and let cook for another 2 minutes.

Add:
2 cups dry lentils (rinse these first)

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp black pepper

 6 cups vegetable broth
(look for low sodium broth if from the store and not homemade)

4 cups water (yes, this is a HUGE recipe)

Bring to a boil and skim off the top when needed.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes - until lentils are cooked!

That's it! Store in a covered container in the fridge.
Mine lasted a good two weeks and still tasted just fine.

Or freeze in glassware for future servings.

Optional additions:

1 chopped tomato

1/2 tsp thyme

A one cup serving is approximately 157 calories.
And you know exactly what you are eating.

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