Tomato and Lentil Soup – Nourish Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, chopped
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 2 medium Carrots, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Ground coriander
• 3/4 Cup (180 mL) Red or yellow lentils
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Tomato paste
• 5 Cups (1.2 L) Vegetable stock
• 1 14 oz Canned tomatoes, chopped or diced
• 1 Bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste