Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup chopped onions

• 1/4 cup chopped carrots

• 1/4 cup chopped celery

• 1 Tbsp minced garlic

• 1 cup red lentils

• 1 1/2 qt vegetable stock

• 1/4 tsp dried basil

• Pinch dried oregano

• Pinch dried thyme

• 1 1/2 tsp white distilled vinegar

• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery,and garlic until onions are translucent.

2. Add vegetable stock, lentils and herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until lentils are soft.

3. Remove from heat, cool slightly and pour into a blender container. Puree until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.