Lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Cook vegetables in oil.
2. Add oregano, bay leaf, basil, tomatoes, lentils, and water. Bring to a boil.
3. Simmer 1 hour.
4. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Serves 6.