Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Let’s make it

1. Cook onion and carrot in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute.
3. Add lentils and broth or water, then simmer 25 minutes until tender.
4. Blend partly or fully if you like a smoother soup; stir in salt and lemon juice.
5. Serve hot.
6. kidTip: Blend the soup smooth for younger children, or leave it chunky for older ones.