Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup

This is a flavorful alternative to the dreaded lentil soup. It is zesty and garlicky and legitimately delicious while being maximally healthy.

Estimated preparation time: 30 min
Snagged from delish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 3 celery
• 3 carrots
• 1 onion
• 1 head of garlic
• 5 cups broth of choice
• 1-2 lemons
• 1/3 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• Red chili flakes (for some spice)

Procedure

1. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic with thyme, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

2. Add the lentils, broth and bay leaves.

3. Let simmer until lentils are cooked.

4. Add lemon zest and juice and let ruminate a young minute. 

5. Serve hot with parsley and perhaps more lemon juice.