Hearty Tomato and Lentil Soup

• 2 small onions, chopped
• 5 celery ribs, chopped
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 1 lb brown lentils
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (any type-diced, stewed, whole, etc. is fine)
• salt and pepper
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)

1. Saute onions and celery in olive oil cooking spray until onions are translucent.
2. Add 1 lb brown lentils, vegetable broth, water and .the cans of tomatoes.
3. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft and celery is tender.
5. NOTE: I used 8 cups of broth plus one cup water for a thicker soup.
6. If you desire a thinner soup, you may want to add an extra 2 cups of broth if desired.

onions, celery, olive oil, brown lentils, vegetable broth, water, tomatoes, salt, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-tomato-and-lentil-soup-311496 (may not work)