Lentil Lemon Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried lentils (brown or green)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin(optional)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Rinse the lentils. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.

3. 3

   Add lentils, broth, cumin, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 15–20 minutes, until lentils are tender.

4. 4

   Finish: Stir in lemon juice (and lemon zest if using). Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.