Hearty Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
2. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.