Halal Mediterranean Green Lentil Soup Recipe with Lemon

• 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp each: cumin, coriander
• 2 bay leaves
• Juice of 1-2 lemons
• Fresh parsley and spinach (optional)
• Salt and black pepper

1. 1Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and spices.
2. 2Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to boil, then simmer 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
3. 3Stir in spinach if using until wilted. Remove bay leaves.
4. 4Finish with fresh lemon juice and parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition values are estimates.