Italian Lentil Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 12 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 -8 ounces dried lentils
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 -6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 rinse lentils and drain.
• 2 place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat,cover and simmer for 2 hour.
• 4 remove bay leaves and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.