Savory Lentils and Vegetables

I seem to crave lentils during the winter months. Guess it is because they are hearty, filling, and are good in soups/stews. This is an easy, cheap, satisfying meal.

• Ready In: 48 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 2  cups dried lentils
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2  cups water
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  large green bell pepper, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. Add the first 12 ingredients to a large soup pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
4. Add in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste; stir to mix.
5. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
6. Season to taste with salt, pepper, or hot sauce.