Lentil Soup

My lentil soup was a hit! Hubby and I had three helpings.

Ingredients

• 5/8 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/8 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/8 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2/3 cup dry lentils
• 5 cups water
• Diced yellow squash
• Diced zucchini squash
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large soup pot, stir in lentils, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 30 minutes. Add squash. Season to taste with salt and pepper.