Red Lentil Soup

Serves 4

• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + more for finishing

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced

• 1 celery rib, ends trimmed, finely diced

• 1/4 of a medium yellow onion, peeled and finely diced

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

• 1 cup canned or jarred plum tomatoes, cut up with their juices

• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained

• 4 cups vegetable or…