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 cups brown lentils, rinsed
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. 03
   Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. 04
   Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. 05
   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. 06
   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
7. 07
   Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.