Italian Lentil Soup - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 tb.s capers, finely minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. tomato paste
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 cups green lentils
• 10 cups cold water
• small parmesan rind (optional)
• 2-3 tbs. fresh parsley, finely minced
• sea salt and black pepper to taste