Italian Lentil and Crushed Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups brown lentils
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh basil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic for 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Add sliced carrots, lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and oregano.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, then simmer 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.

4. 4

   Season with salt, top with fresh basil, and serve.