Loriah's Low Sodium French Lentil Soup

2		Garlic Cloves
1  teaspoon		Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2  cup		Fresh Vidalia Onions-Chopped
1/2  cup		Diced Celery
1  quart		Water
1  tablespoon		Contadina Tomato Paste-Canned
1  cup		Arrowhead Mills Green Lentils-Dry
2  tablespoons		Fresh Thyme
2  tablespoons		Red Wine

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Mince garlic. In a large stockpot on medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic and onion for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent. Add the celery and saute for 5 more minutes.

Add the water, tomato paste, lentils and thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, until the lentils are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Right before serving, add the red wine and serve hot.