Mediterranean Lentil Soup – Pinch Me Dining

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: feta cheese and kalamata olives, for garnish