Lentil Soup - Vegetarian

By Iggiewoman

Ingredients

• 2 -3 Tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 3/4 C Lentils
• 3 Celery Sticks cut up
• 1 1/2 C Baby Carrots, but in half
• 3/4 C sliced or chopped onion
• 1 Clove of garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
• 1 Can (14 oz) dices tomatoes
• pepper
• 48 oz. Vegetable Stock
• Splash of red wine

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and pick through lentils, set aside
Cut up vegetables
Cook Veggies in Dutch oven over med. high heat 5 - 10 min. until tender, stirring often
Add Veggie broth, tomatoes, wine, lentils, peppers, thyme and lentils
Bring to boil
Reduce heat to simmer;
Cover and simmer 2 hours stirring occasionally