Lentil Soup

A comforting, incredibly cheap, and nourishing soup that gets better the next day.

Prep time: 10 mins · Cook time: 40 mins · Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Brown lentils, rinsed
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, diced
• 1 Onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 can (14 oz) Diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until lentils are very tender.
5. Stir gently and season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice before serving.