Hickory Lentil Soup (Version 2)

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 medium carrots
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp tumeric
• 1/2 tsp parpika
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp maple syrup
• (16 drops) 1 tsp liquid hickory
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar / wine
• 1 tbsp vegetable bullion

Directions

• Add oil, onions, carrots and celery into pot
• Cook on medium for 5 minutes
• Put all ingredients into pot
• Turn heat to medium and heat to simmer
• Cover with lid with a small gap and reduce heat to low
• Cook for 30 minutes
• Turn off heat and remove lid
• Let stand for 15 minutes
• Serve