Ingredients

• 3-4 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion - diced
• 2 celery stalks - diced
• 2 medium carrots - diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic - minced
• 1/4 cup of dry white wine
• 3 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 1/4 cup of lentils (green are best)
• 6-7 cups of chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 15 min.
2. Add salt, pepper, wine, and tomato paste
3. Add lentils and stir to combine
4. Add 6 cups of broth and reduce heat, cover with lid
5. Let lentils simmer for about 40 minutes, stir occasionally
6. Add more salt and pepper to taste, top with parmesan