lentil soup recipe

lentil soup recipe.Here's a simple lentil soup recipe for you: **Ingredients:** - 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained - 1 onion, diced - 2 carrots, diced - 2 celery stalks, diced - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes - 4 cups vegetable broth - 1 teaspoon cumin - 1 teaspoon paprika - Salt and pepper, to taste - Olive oil **Instructions:** 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. 2. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes. 4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.