Mama Leone'S Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste