Lentil Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils (dry)
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce, low-sodium
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

‍ Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Sort lentils.
3. Place lentils in deep pot with water. Bring to a boil and add all ingredients except vinegar.
4. Reduce heat and cover.
5. Cook slowly for 1 hour, adding more water if necessary.
6. Add vinegar.
7. Remove garlic and bay leaf before serving.

Source: USDA / MyPlate