Oilive oill + diced onion + celery + carrots+ garlic + salt + pepper + Bayleaf + pinch of dried rosemary, thyme and oregano. Saute for a few minutes. Add soaked brown lentil, saute for a minute, add water. Let it boil, cover and let the lentils cook. When the lentils are almost cooked, add chopped tomatoes and let them cook as well. Take the bay leaf out, add a pinch of paprika, zest from one lemon. With an immersion blender, blend some of the soup. Let it cook some more. Add fresh chopped herbs - parsley, basil, and dill. Also add some lemon juice. Serve with olive oil, permesan cheese, some pesto. https://rainbowplantlife.com/lentil-soup/