Hearty Lentil Soup

The best answer to a cold day is a hearty lentil soup.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 peeled sweet potatoes, cut to bite size pieces
2 zucchinis
2 cups lentils
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
8 cups water
salt
pepper

Directions:

1. Sauté onions, celery, sweet potatoes in pot with olive oil.
2. When onions are soft add bay leaves, basil, oregano and let cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add lentils, zucchini, water and bring to boil.
4. Reduce to simmer and let cook for about 1 hour.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.