Hearty Lentil Soup in Clay

In just 10 minutes of prep time and set it to go! Go for a walk and come back with a nutritious meal with abundant fresh veggies! Serve with warm cornbread or biscuit. Very yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 8 cups of water
• 1/2 cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• salt to taste

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients in your VitaClay pot except onion garlic.
2. Set on soup or stew to cook for 1 hour.
3. Sauté onion garlic in a sauce in oil for a few minutes or until translucent. Transfer to your clay pot. Close cooler cover and continue to cook for the rest of the time. Serve hot.