Lentil Soup

I really enjoy watching Sara Snow on TV as she really is an advocate for natural, pure living. This is her recipe for lentil soup. Go to www.sarasnow.com for all of her great cooking recipes and lifestyle tips! I added yellow squash in the mix and used green lentils instead of red. This is such a simple recipe too! I put everything into my iron cast dutch oven and within one hour, we had warm, healthy soup. I am hoping this makes my husband feel better who is feeling under the weather. Serve with warm fresh bread or grilled cheese :)

Lentil Soup

INGREDIENTS
1 quart chicken stock (I used vegetable broth)
1 quart water
2 cups red lentils - rinsed (I used green lentils)
1-2T olive oil
2 onions
3 cloves garlic
5 carrots
4 stalks celery
½ pound potatoes (optional)
2 zucchini
1 28oz. can diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons salt
Pinch of each of the following: Cumin, Bay leaf, Dried or fresh parsley, Oregano, Thyme

INSTRUCTIONS:
Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil and allow to cook for 45-60 minutes.
Chop together onions garlic cloves, carrots, celery, potatoes and zucchini.
Add vegetables into the pot.
Add 1 can diced tomatoes
Add salt, cumin, bay leaf, parsley, oregano and thyme to taste.
Allow to simmer 10 minutes more.
Serve piping hot with warm whole grain bread.

Note: 1 quart = 4 cups

ENJOY!!