Easy Lentil Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1yellow onion, diced
• 2carrots, diced
• 2 stalkscelery, diced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1 teaspoonground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoonground coriander
• 1.5 cupsdried green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz)diced tomatoes
• 6 cupsvegetable broth
• 1 tablespoonlemon juice
• to tastesalt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6-7 minutes until softened.
2. 2Stir in the garlic, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Add the lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
4. 4Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
5. 5For a thicker soup, blend a portion with an immersion blender before serving, if desired.