Healthy Lentil Soup with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 300 grams green lentils
• 1 liter vegetable broth
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. 3 Add the cumin and turmeric and stir well.
4. 4 Add the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat, cover the pan, and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
6. 6 Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!