Spiced Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup red lentils
• 1/2 small, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in cumin and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add lentils and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes until lentils break down.

4. 4

   Stir in lemon juice and salt, adjust consistency with water if needed, and serve warm.