FRENCH LENTIL SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 c. lentils
• 1/4 c. Canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. celery seed
• 1/2 tsp. summer savory
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 4 c. water
• 2 pkg. chicken stock or bouillon cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook lentils in 3 cups water until tender, drain and set aside.
2. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in oil.
3. Add pepper, celery seed, summer savory and bay leaf.
4. Sprinkle each serving of soup with shredded Mozzarella cheese.

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