Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add red lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving.
