– 1 cup of dried green or brown lentil
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 carrots, diced
– 2 celery stalks, diced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
– 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
– 1 bay leaf
– 6 cups of vegetable broth
– 1 can (14 ounces) of diced tomatoe
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh lemon juice (optional, for garnish)
– Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)