Red Lentil and Tomato Soup Recipe & Spices - The Spice House

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 28 ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken stock or broth
• &frac12 cup red lentils
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley (or one bunch fresh, chopped)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons sumac
• 1 small lemon, juiced (optional)
• to taste, salt and pepper