Yields2 Servings
 3 cups uncooked green lentils, rinsed
 3 quarts water or low sodium broth
 1 bay leaf
 2 tablespoons canola oil
 1 large yellow onion, chopped
 3 large carrots, chopped
 2 to 3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ground black pepper, to taste
 optional herbs and spices: oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage to taste.
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.Put lentils and broth into a large pot and bring to a boil.

3

3.Skim off any foam on the surface, then reduce heat to medium-low until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.

4

4.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5

5.Add onion and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and continue cooking until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

6

6.Remove skillet from heat and set aside.

7

7.During the last 20 minutes of cooking, transfer onion and carrots to pot with lentils. Add herbs if using.

8

8.Once lentils are tender, stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.

9

9.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients

 3 cups uncooked green lentils, rinsed
 3 quarts water or low sodium broth
 1 bay leaf
 2 tablespoons canola oil
 1 large yellow onion, chopped
 3 large carrots, chopped
 2 to 3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ground black pepper, to taste
 optional herbs and spices: oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage to taste.

Directions

1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.Put lentils and broth into a large pot and bring to a boil.

3

3.Skim off any foam on the surface, then reduce heat to medium-low until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.

4

4.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5

5.Add onion and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrots and continue cooking until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.

6

6.Remove skillet from heat and set aside.

7

7.During the last 20 minutes of cooking, transfer onion and carrots to pot with lentils. Add herbs if using.

8

8.Once lentils are tender, stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper.

9

9.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Hearty Lentil Soup