Lemon Lentil Soup - barre3

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions, finely chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1-2 carrots, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 heaping tsp ground cloves
• 1-1/2 heaping tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 2 cups red lentils, washed and drained
• 7 cups water or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 inch lemon zest, cut into thin strips, about 4 pieces
• 3/4 cup lemon juice (plus more to taste!)
• 1-1/2-2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped