Vegan Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
• 3 stalks celery (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cup red lentils (rinsed)
• 1 can tomatoes (14 oz)
• 6 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are very soft.

5. 5

   Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   For a creamier texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender.

7. 7

   Serve topped with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.