Super Healthy Lentil Soup

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
• 1 Medium White Onion, Diced
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
• 3 Large Carrots, Peeled And Diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1-1/2 Tablespoon Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
• Salt And Pepper
• 1-1/2 cup French Green Lentils
• 2 quarts Vegetable Stock
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Parmesan And Freshly Chopped Parsley, For Garnish

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven with 1 tablespoon olive oil on the stove to medium-high heat. Add veggies (onion, pepper, carrots), a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir and let cook for 15 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and spices (except bay leaves) and stir. Cook for a minute to toast the spices.
3. Add lentils and remaining tablespoon of olive oil and stir to fully coat lentils in olive oil and spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add vegetable stock and bay leaves and stir. Bring everything to a boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are cooked through.
5. Serve hot and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and some freshly chopped parsley.

olive oil, white onion, red bell pepper, carrots, garlic, garlic, onion powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt, vegetable stock, bay leaves, freshly chopped parsley

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/super-healthy-lentil-soup/ (may not work)