Easy Middle Easttern 4 Ingredient Lentil Soup

Optional: squeeze of lemon (for a more lemony flavor)
Optional: add 1/4 tsp cumin powder
Optional: blend with immersion blender for creamy soup option

*Sautee chopped onion, celery, carrots in some avocado oil
*once the veggies are soft, add in rinsed red lentils
*add liquid of choice, bring to a boil, then lower to medium and simmer until lentils are cooked through (soft or broken down)
*add salt and pepper to taste and some parsley right before it’s finished cooking

*optional: you can add cumin for a slightly different flavor + helps with bloating
*optional: you can use an immersion blender at the end to make it creamy instead of chunky
*optional: add a squeeze of lemon before serving