Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup - HAPPY VEG

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. EVOO
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 Carrot, peeled & diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 2 Tsp. Tomato Paste
• ¾ C Tomato Sauce
• 1 L PC Brand Plant Based Chicken Broth (or 1 L Vegetable Broth)
• 1 C Split Red Lentils, rinsed
• 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
• 2 Sprigs Fresh Oregano
• ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• ¾ Tsp. Cumin
• 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
• 2 Bay Leaves
• ¼ C Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 ¼ Tsp. + Sea Salt
• 1 Lemon
• Fresh Chives, chopped
• Feta Cheese (optional)