Vegetable and Lentil Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.