Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped ((white, brown, yellow)); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large carrot (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)); 2 celery ribs (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)); 2 cups / 400g dried lentils (, green or brown, rinsed (Note 1)); 400g / 14 oz crushed tomato; 1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken (stock / broth, low sodium); 1/2 tsp each cumin and coriander powder; 1 1/2 tsp paprika powder; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 lemon (zest + juice); 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, (each); Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; Warm bread, to serve