Lentil Soup with Crusty Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 large Carrot
• 2 stalks Celery
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 4 slices Crusty Bread

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.

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