New Year's Good Luck Lentil Soup

Chop the carrots, celery, leeks, and onion. Add vegetables (except the leeks) to a large pot with olive oil over medium heat and sauté. Add the minced garlic and leeks and stir. Add the broth, tomato sauce, rinsed lentils, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper and top with parmesan or pecorino romano.