Halal Lebanese Spiced Lentil Soup with Lemon Juice

• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, pinch cinnamon
• 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper
• Juice of 1-2 lemons, fresh cilantro or parsley

1. 1Heat olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots and garlic until softened.
2. 2Add lentils, spices and 5-6 cups water. Bring to boil then simmer 25-30 min until lentils are tender.
3. 3Season with salt, pepper and generous lemon juice. Garnish with herbs.

Nutrition values are estimates.