Beet Lentil Soup — HEALING THE HUNGER

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils (I prefer French baby green lentils as they are smaller, chewier and less starchy)
• 1 T ghee or avocado oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 large beet, peeled and thinly sliced, then cut into thin strips or anyway you like
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped (or 1/2 tsp garlic granules)
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 7 cups bone broth, chicken broth or filtered water
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley