Lentil Soup | MyPlate

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 large red, yellow, or white onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, finely diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups lentils, rinsed (1 pound)
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth