Hearty Lentil Soup

This lentil soup is healthy and comforting, making it perfect for Soup Friday. This soup will warm you up because it is full of vegetables and great-smelling spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside

In a large pot, saut onions, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened

Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender

Adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot and enjoy