INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, cut into large chunks
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 cup dry lentils
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4 cups water
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2 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
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3 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup small pasta
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1 medium zucchini, cut into large chunks
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1 medium yellow squash, cut into large chunks
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1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
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ground black pepper to taste