1 pound dry red lentils (soaked for at least 2 hours to overnight)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Himalayan salt
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
10 cups water
Instructions
In a large soup pot, heat oil. Add celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and salt and saute for about 10 minutes.
Add in the spices and tomato paste and stir for 1 minute, then add in the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, until all ingredients are tender and soup has thickened (do not cover pot). Serve.
Recipe by Between Carpools at https://betweencarpools.com/need-new-different-soup-know-ones-comforting-aromatic-flavorful/