Hearty Lentil Soup
New Year's resolutions always include losing weight and eating healthy. Lentil soup is low calorie and high in fiber; both important for keeping your resolutions. I like to add garbanzo beans for extra protein and roughage. If you’f like a more spicy version add a tablespoon of hot sauce. 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (1 1⁄2 cups) 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (1⁄2 cup) 3 large garlic cloves, minced (1 1⁄2 Tbsp.) 2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup baby carrots, sliced 1 package (15.5 oz) dried brown lentils 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 8 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Put oil in a large Dutch oven heat medium-high. Add onion, celery, and garlic to Dutch oven. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, and cook, stirring ...