Vegetable Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large zucchini, quartered length wise and then sliced
• 1 medium red bell diced, large diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian spiced diced tomatoes
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large stock pot, heat the oil.

2. 2

   Add the onion, carrot, celery, seasoning blend, salt, and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté another minute.

4. 4

   Add the lentils, diced tomatoes with the liquid, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the lentils are cooked, about 40 minutes. Stir in the fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!