Step 1

Dice the onion, carrots and celery.

Step 2

Heat a heavy stock pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the vegetables. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they just begin to soften.

Step 3

Next add the spices. Stir them in and mix well with the vegetables - add the lentils and sauté for another minute and add the stock & water.

Step 4

Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, reduce to medium low and continue to simmer the soup, stirring occasionally. It will take about another 15 minutes until the lentils are completely cooked.

Step 5

When the lentils are cooked, remove from the heat and finish by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into the soup, stir to combine and serve.