Vegetarian Lentil Soup full of Vegetables and Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup green lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can peeled tomatoes
•  fresh parsley for serving
•  salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
3. 3 Add the cumin and turmeric and stir well into the vegetables.
4. 4 Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and peeled tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper and serve with a handful of fresh parsley. Enjoy!