Lentil Tomato Soup

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils, washed and picked over
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk of celery, diced
•  Salt to taste
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
• 5 cups water
•  A bouquet garni made with 2 sprigs rosemary and 1 bay leaf
•  Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

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