Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• •1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• •1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• •4 cups water
• •2 chicken bouillon cubes
• •1 tsp cumin
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the cumin and garlic powder and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Don't let it burn.

3. 3

   Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and stir for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the rinsed lentils, water, and bouillon cubes. Stir everything together.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. The lentils will break down and the soup will thicken on its own.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water.