• Cooking Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 8
• Preparation Time: 20 min
• 3 T olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 T garlic powder
• 1 T dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 8 cups water
• 1 lb. dried lentils, washed

1. In a heavy stock pot, saute the onions and celery in olive oil over medium-high heat until they are soft.
2. Add the carrots and seasonings to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the water and bring to a boil.
4. Add the lentils, stir, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

A simple lentil soup that comes together quickly with common pantry ingredients. Perfect anytime of the year! Submitted by: "Esther Gonzalez"