Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

Coarse salt and ground pepper

14.5 ounces low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

3/4 cup cooked lentils (from a 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained

2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Add lentils and cook until soup thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.