Savory Lentils And Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried lentils
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrot
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Preparation

Add the first 12 ingredients to a large soup pot.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste; stir to mix.
Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, or hot sauce.