Hearty Lentil Soup

This hearty lentil soup is a great way to start the day because it is comforting and healthy. It's a tasty way to enjoy the health benefits of lentils because it's full of vegetables and spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

Put the lentils aside after running them under cold water

Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat

Put in garlic, onions, carrots, and celery

Cook the vegetables in oil until they are soft

Then add the vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper

Stir in the lentils and tomatoes

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let it cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft

If necessary, change the seasoning

Enjoy while hot!