Hickory Lentil Soup (Version 2)

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion
• 1 celery stalks
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup green lentils
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• (8 drops) 1 tsp liquid hickory
• 1 tbsp soy sauce / liquid aminos
• 1 tbsp vinegar / wine

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