10 12 12 12 Sprouted Lentil Soup

Name: 10-12-12-12 (Sprouted) Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 10 ounces sprouted green lentils (or regular dried green lentils); 2 quarts chicken stock or vegetable broth (for you vegetarians); 12 ounces carrots, diced (about 2 medium-sized ones); 12 ounces celery, diced (about 5 stalks); 12 ounces onions, diced (about 2 medium); 5 cloves garlic, smashed and minced; 1 can tomato paste (unsalted); 1/4 cup oil of your choice; sea salt and fresh ground pepper