Hearty Lentil And Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
• 3 large red, yellow, or white onions, chopped
• 3 carrots, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound lentils, rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. 1 Wash hands with soap and water. Sauté onions, carrots, red pepper flakes, and garlic in oil until soft.
2. 2 Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and stir well.
3. 3 Add rinsed lentils and broth and simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.