Potato, Carrot and Lentil Soup

Adapted from Canadian Living

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 4 cups water
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and sorted
• salt

METHOD:

• Heat oil in large stock pot; add onion, celery and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes
• Add potatoes, carrots and spices, stir to combine
• Add water, bouillon and lentils; bring to a boil
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender
• Season to taste with salt