Hearty Lentil Soup(Yields 4 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. lentils
2 c. water or stock
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. parsley, snipped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. olive oil
salt to taste
3 carrots, chopped

Preparation

Bring lentils to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
Add chopped onions, celery and carrots; stir while simmering 10 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and minced garlic; simmer 3 minutes.
Add parsley, tomato paste, thyme and salt, if desired.
Simmer 3 minutes.
Stir in olive oil and serve.