Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice