🍲 Lentil Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• Dry red lentils100 g
• Carrot80 g
• Celery stalk50 g
• Onion60 g
• Canned crushed tomatoes100 g
• Olive oil10 g

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Dice the onion, carrot, and celery. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add the rinsed lentils and 600 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste. Serve hot, with a squeeze of lemon if desired.