Lentil Soup - Taste Spread

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils (red or brown)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish