Lemon Lentil Soup
Your body will love this soup for it’s digestion stimulation and anti-inflammatory properties, and you’ll love it for the flavor!
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Cooking tools:
- Microplane
- Citrus press
- Colander
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cup
- Pot
- Wooden spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Stove
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
