INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
large onion (, chopped)
2
medium carrots (, peeled and chopped)
1
bay leaf
1
garlic clove (, minced)
7 cups
vegetable broth or water
2 cups
dried brown lentils
2
medium sweet potatoes (, peeled and cut into ½ -inch dice)
1 can
((14.5 ounce) fire roasted diced tomatoes in juice, undrained)
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup
fresh cilantro (, chopped, optional)
Sour cream or plain low-fat yogurt for serving (, optional)