Lentil Soup with Lemon

Ingredients

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• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 7 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Let’s make it

1. Cook onion and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Add lentils, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are soft.
3. Blend partially if you like a smoother soup.
4. Stir in lemon juice and serve hot.