Copycat Easy Carrabba's Minestrone Soup Recipe - BHT

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup dried lentils (rinsed)
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• Salt and pepper to taste