Ingredients

2 T olive oil

1 carrot

1 stalk cellery

2 onions

1 zucchini

1 eggplant

1 green pepper

1 can diced tomatoes

3 garlic cloves

6-8 c chicken or vegetable broth

1 c lentils

1 t oregano

1 t fennel seeds

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Dice all vegetables and then sautee in oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat until soft and starting to brown.

Add diced tomatoes.

Add broth and then lentils and seasoning. Stir until incorporated and bring to a simmer. Cook until lentils are soft.

Tastes even better the next day!