Lentil Soup with Lemon and Herbs

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Let’s make it

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and celery for 6 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
2. Add lentils, broth or water, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
3. Remove the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
4. Serve hot.