Hearty Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1. 1In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add cumin and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4. 4Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.