High-Protein Lentil Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 250g dry green lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1.2L vegetable broth
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrot and celery for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and spices and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in lentils, tomatoes and broth.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Season to taste and serve with a squeeze of lemon.

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