Hearty French Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with crusty bread.