Lovely Lentils Soup Recipe

Soup Preparation

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   Add Garlic

   Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

3. 3

   Combine Lentils and Broth

   Stir in the dried lentils, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), bay leaf, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Add Finishing Touches

   Once the lentils are cooked, remove the bay leaf. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy your lovely lentil soup!