Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Lemon and Parsley

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup carrots diced
• 1 cup celery diced
• 1 1/2 cups brown lentils rinsed
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large lemon juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. 3 Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. 5 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
6. 6 Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
7. 7 Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.