Lentil Vegetable Soup

ingredients

1 cup dried brown lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14.5oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks (including leaves), chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Pour lentils in a bowl, cover with water, and allow to sit overnight. 2. Over medium heat, cook onions in olive oil in a large soup pan. Add garlic and celery. Once celery begins to soften, add carrots, tomatoes, bay leaf and vegetable stock. 3. Pour in drained lentils. 4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow the soup to simmer for 30 minutes. 5. Remove and discard bay leaf and add vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Source: Theresa