Cozy Lentil Soup Recipe: Homemade Comfort in Every Spoonful

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400 grams) dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 400 grams (14 ounces) crushed tomato
• 1 1/2 liters (1.5 quarts or 6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock, low sodium
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika powder
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Warm bread