Green Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (carrots, celery, onion, rutabaga, cabbage)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth (about)
1 (19 ounce) can green lentils, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) Italian tomatoes, diced
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil at medium heat. Add veggies and garlic, cook, stirring often, 5 to 8 minutes or until veggies are lightly golden.
Add broth, lentil and tomatoes with their juice. Add salt and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until veggies are tender (add more broth if the soup becomes to thick).