Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup – Cooking With Annie

Ingredients

• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped