Vegan Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 lb lentils
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or 1 tomato diced)
• 2 quarts low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon grains of paradise

1. Place the olive oil into a large pot and set over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion, celery, carrot and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40-50 minutes.
4. You can eat it as is (like I do), or use a stick blender to puree to your desired consistency.

olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, salt, lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, coriander, ground cumin, grains of paradise

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-lentil-soup-387600 (may not work)