Simple Lentil Soup Recipe from Jenny Jones

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup diced carrot - 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup diced celery - 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock (I use unsalted chicken stock)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (use less if using salted stock)
• 1 bay leaf + pepper to taste