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Lentil Soup

Soup made with lentils, vegetables, and herbs that are slowly cooked to perfection in a delicious broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 6 cups vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in oil until softened, about 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, and broth.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Cook uncovered 30 to 35 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole pot.