Lentil Soup

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped ((white, brown, yellow))
• 2 g arlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups))
• 2 celery ribs (, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups))
• 2 cups / 400g dried lentils (, green or brown, rinsed (Note 1))
• 400 g / 14 oz crushed tomato
• 1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken (stock / broth, low sodium)
• 1/2 tsp each cumin and coriander powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika powder
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 lemon (zest + juice)
• 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, (each)
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Warm bread, to serve