Craig's Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• Mirepoix of:
• 1 onion
• 2-3 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf
• salt & pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4-6 cups of vegetable broth
• Cooked Lentils from Trader Joe's

Preparation

Step 1

Heat some olive oil until shimmering.
One medium-high heat, cook the mirepoix until softened, 3-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Add the tomato paste, and cook for about 1 minute.
Add the diced tomatoes.
Add the vegetable broth and the lentils.

Simmer on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes.
Taste and add salt & pepper, to taste.

Serve.