Lemony Lentil Soup - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced sweet potato
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh grated ginger
• 2 tsp (10 mL) turmeric
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried chili flakes or as desired
• 5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable broth
• 1 cup (250 mL) dried red split lentils
• salt, to taste, optional
• 1 lemon, zest & juice
• fresh basil or cilantro, to garnish, if desired