INGREDIENTS
•
2 cups dry, green lentils (see notes)
•
2 tablespoons olive oil (see notes)
•
2 cups onion, chopped fine
•
2 cup carrots, chopped
•
1 cup celery, chopped
•
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 6 cloves garlic)
•
2 bay leaves
•
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
•
2 teaspoons dried thyme
•
½ teaspoon dried basil
•
½ teaspoon dried oregano
•
2 teaspoons salt
•
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
•
8-9 cups vegetable or chicken broth
•
4 tablespoons red wine
•
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
•
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped OR 3 cups baby spinach or escarole, chopped
•
chopped green onions
•
shredded carrots
•
chopped cilantro
•
chopped parsley
•
sour cream
•
grated cheese (parmesan or whatever kind you prefer)
•
sliced almonds, toasted
•
pistachios
•
balsamic vinegar
•
hot sauce