My Yummy Lentil soup recipe

I know what you guys are going to say... really? Lentils? Trust me, they're a good source of protein and they're packed full of iron.  They're good if you're breastfeeding because they're healthy, filling and full of vitamins that you're going to pass to baby.

My aunt used to make lentils for us when we were kids and I hated them.  I don't know why I like them now, but I do.

Whats awesome about this recipe is that you can prepare for it the night before and you can make an extra batch for lunch.  It's a great diet food for us "Rollie's" that shouldn't be eating junk food.

Ingredients:

1 cup of lentils
1 can of chicken broth or beef broth
1 -2 cups of vegetables.  (frozen will do)
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (or any type of oil you cook with)
1 clove of garlic ( you don't need to use garlic if you don't like)
1/2 onion (you don't need to use it if you don't like it)
1 teaspoon  Pepper
a dash of salt (or to taste.  If you're using broth, you may not want to add extra salt)


*optional*(I use a soy chorizo to give it some flavor.  Obviously, the soup looses it's "healthiness"  I like the soy chorizo because it's not greasy like regular chorizo and it tastes good)

Directons:
Try soaking the lentils over night. This will make them softer and some people say that it makes less gassy

In a medium saucepan,on medium heat,  add the oil, garlic and onion, Saute until garlic is tender. 
Add chorrizo, if you're using it.  cook until brown

Add veggies and saute until tender.
Next, add pepper and salt. 

Add broth and let the ingredients hang out for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
Lastly, add the lentils and stir well. Bring to a boil.
Cover, lower the temperature and simmer for about 15 minutes. 

Serve immediately.

*You can also add, cheese or avocado to your soup. Obviously adding cheese changes the "healthy" component. *

This is perfect for a rainy day or a yummy sick day pick me up.  I made some for my mom the other day and she felt better! 

Let me know what you think.  I'm not the best cook, but I try and I'm getting better at it.

Getting my protein one way or another; Mayra