Fakes Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 idaho potato, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, chopped
• 1-2 tomatoes, chopped
• 6-7 garlic cloves, sliced finely in slivers

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• water

Directions

1. 1

   First discard any unidentified objects from your lentils and then rinse.

2. 2

   In a large pot on medium high heat, you will add the olive oil, your onions and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until onions turn translucent.

3. 3

   Add the potato and tomatoes and sauté until the tomato releases some juices.

4. 4

   Next add the bay leaves and lentils. Stir and coat lentils with the juices. Add some more salt.

5. 5

   Next add the tomato sauce (if you want the soup to have some body), garlic slices, and water. Make sure to completely submerge your lentils in the water.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium. Let it simmer covered for an hour and a half to 2 hours. Stir and season occasionally.

7. 7

   Also make sure to add more water if necessary as you are cooking, especially if the lentils thicken too soon.

8. 8

   Eat to the thickness of your liking.

9. 9

   A perfect condiment is a splash of vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.