French Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 small red potatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups French lentils, rinsed and drained
• 8 cups water
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt)
• ½ cups chopped fresh basil
• ½ cups chopped parsley