Lentil soup

Looking for a nice, hearty soup that fills you up without making you feel like you gained 10 pounds? Look no further because this soup is so satisfying. Serve it with a thick bread and you'll feel warm and fuzzy from your head to your toes.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups of dry lentils
8 cups of broth (I use vegetable)

Directions:
1. Sauté vegetables in oil until translucent.
2. Add spices and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Add lentils, tomatoes and broth. Cook until lentils are tender- about 1 hour.