Ingredients:

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 4 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon concentrate (Better Than Bouillon)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In large saucepan saute the onion, celery, and carrot in oil until almost tender.
2. Stir in water, lentils, parsley, bouillon, pepper and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, and salt; heat through.

1 cup = 122 calories