Simple Lentil Soup Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more if necessary
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into a small dice
• 2 medium carrots, cut into a small dice
• 2 ribs celery, cut into a small dice
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1¼ cups black or French green lentils, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Sour cream, for serving (optional)
• Chopped fresh dill, for serving