Speedy, Spicy Lentil Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, sliced
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in carrot, bell pepper, and garlic.
4. Cook 3 minutes.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.
6. Bring to boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils and veggies are tender.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Remove bay leaves.
10. Serve with rolls.

olive oil, onion, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, water, dried lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/speedy-spicy-lentil-soup-204377 (may not work)