Lentil Soup

  • 1 pkg. of lentils
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 3-4 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • Wash lentils and drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, celery, 1 carrot, and garlic until soft.
  • Add lentils and stir ingredients.
  • Add remainder of carrots, bay leaves and enough chicken broth to cover.
  • Bring to boil and then lower heat.
  • Cook for approximately 45 minutes, checking every 15 minutes. Add chicken broth as needed.
  • Serve with olive oil, vinegar and mint leaves. I like to accompany this meal with crusty bread and anchovies.