Lentil Soup Recipe: Quick & Easy Mediterranean Comfort Food | Bite Dpoon - Easy Recipes & Delicious Food Ideas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 ½ cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes