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Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and the paste has slightly darkened in color.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the minced garlic and tomato paste","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Rinse the lentils under cold water and add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth and the bay leaf.","group":"Cooking","title":"Rinse the lentils under cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the soup to a boil","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the bay leaf","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Serve with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and crusty rustic bread. 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