Red Lentil Soup
Serves 4
1.5 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup canned tomatoes
5 celery ribs, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dried red lentils
5.5 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
2 tsp lemon juice, or to taste
Heat oil in saucepan over moderately high heat, saute onion, stirring until golden (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, carrots, tomato, celery, cumin, salt and saute for 2 minutes. Add broth and lentils and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes.