A warm and comforting Lebanese-style lentil soup made with red lentils, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, and a blend of spices. Perfect for winter, this soup is deliciously nourishing and easy to prepare.
1: Wash the red lentils thoroughly.
2: In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
3: Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent.
4: Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground turmeric. Stir for a few minutes.
5: Add the washed lentils, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sumac.
6: Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.
7: Reduce heat and let it simmer until the lentils are soft, about 25 minutes.
8: Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
9: Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional parsley.
