Red Lentil Vegetable Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 5 cups stock, lentils, garlic, onion, salt and pepper in a large pot and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, start chopping the other vegetables and add to the pot as they’re ready.
3. 3
   When the pot reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer.
4. 4
   Finish chopping all the vegetables and add them to the pot.
5. 5
   Add the tomato paste and dried herbs and cover the pot, stirring every 10-20 minutes or so until the lentils have broken down, 60-90 minutes.
6. 6
   Serve with hot rice, pasta noodles or as-is, with optional cilantro as garnish.