Lentil Soup Recipe - Average Betty

Ingredients

• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 1 cup zucchini, diced
• 1 cup white onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1-2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 – 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 – 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1-3 tsp favorite spice or herb blend* (such as cumin, chili powder, Italian herbs)
• salt & pepper to taste