Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery into small pieces.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add Lentils and Spices

   Add the lentils, cumin, coriander, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add Broth and Simmer

   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Final Adjustments

   Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm.