Lemon Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, unpeeled, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 2 cups dried red lentils
• 6 cups of vegetable or chicken broth

Method

1. Sauté veggies in olive oil until softened.
2. Add zest of 1 lemon.
3. Mix in 2 cups of rinsed red lentils.
4. Add about 6 cups of vegetable or chicken broth. (Jen prefers @pacificfoods organic vegetable broth)
5. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
6. Add juice of one lemon for a real lemony taste or half if you prefer less.
7. Garnish with salt and pepper to taste.