Lentil Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped (¾ cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (¾ cup)
• 2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped (⅔ cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon coarse salt
• 1 small tomato, chopped (⅓ cup)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cups brown or green lentils
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 small bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 4 cups water, plus more if needed
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• Garlic Croutons , optional

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