Vegetable Soup with Lentils (Vegan)

Directions

Bring to a boil in a large saucepan the chicken broth(you can use vegetable broth) and the lentils.

Add and then reduce heat and cover the rest of the ingredients and simmer for one hour.

Before serving, remove the bay leaves and purée half the mixture in blender if desired, and add to rest of soup to thicken.

Note: Spinach, kale or collard greens can be added 10 minutes before the soup is ready.