Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups onion (peeled, 1/3" dice)
• 2 medium ribs of celery (peeled, 1/3" sliced)
• 1 cup fresh carrots (peeled, 1/3" dice)
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (peeled and minced)
• 3 medium bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons seasoning - Karen's Salt Free Sazón Cuban Seasoning (see below)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes in juice (such as "Pomi"brand)
• 7 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups sprouted green lentils ((such as tru Roots brand) see below )
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice ((squeeze juice from 2 small clementines))
• 2 dashes dashes cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice