Easy Lentil Soup

Serves 8 · via acouplecooks.com

A simple lentil soup made with just 7 ingredients (excluding salt and water). Easy to meal prep for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• olive oil
• celery stalks
• carrots
• onion
• garlic cloves
• water
• dried green or brown lentils
• ground cumin*
• kosher salt
• optional garnishes

Method

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the celery, carrot, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until tender.
2. Add the water, lentils, cumin, and kosher salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender (if not tender, keep cooking a few more minutes). Taste and add additional salt to taste (we usually add another 1/2 teaspoon) and fresh ground black pepper.
3. Serve immediately with grated Pecorino Romano cheese if desired, or refrigerate for meal prep. The soup lasts up to 1 week refrigerated and leftovers taste even better (you can also freeze them for up to 3 months). Leftovers may soak up extra broth, so you can add a splash of water and pinch of salt if the texture becomes too thick.