Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 finely chopped onion medium

3 carrots in one inch chunks

3 celery one inch chunks

2 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 pound lentils

1/2 cup red wine

1/2 teaspoon cumin

5 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoons paprikah

1 teaspoons oregano

2 bay leaves

Preparation

Cook onions, celery, garlic , and carrots 6 min. or until softened

Stir in lentils and liquids and spices and cook for 30-45 minutes.

Puree some of the soup with immersion blender to thicken if desired.