Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• 1/2 cup diced leeks (white and light green parts only)
• 1/2 cup diced carrots (unpeeled)
• 1 quart vegetarian chicken broth*
• 2 cups diced Yukon gold potatoes (unpeeled)