Categories: soups

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 c chopped vidalia onion
• 1 c chopped celery
• 1 c chopped carrots
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 c fresh sage leaves, minced
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth
• 4 c water
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 oz) bag lentils, washed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp liquid smoke

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

2. Add onion, celery, and carrots, and saute 3-5 minutes.

3. Add minced garlic and sage, and saute an additional 2 minutes.

4. Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil.

5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, until lentils are tender.

6. Stir in liquid smoke and remove from heat.

7. Serve with a thick crusty bread.

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