INGREDIENTS
1 cup
lentils (see note)
1
medium sweet onion
2
large carrots
2 sticks
celery
4 cups
veggie broth (, low sodium if needed)
extra broth or oil to sauté
2 tbsp
tomato sauce
3 cloves
garlic
3
bay leaves
sea salt (, to taste)
ground black pepper (, to taste)
dried oregano (, to taste)
vinegar
lemon juice
hot sauce ((not traditional but I love it))