Summery Lentil Soup and Grilled Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ cups Diced Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1  Carrot, Diced
• 1 stalk Celery, Diced
• 1 whole Lemon, Zested
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 cups Cooked Lentils
• 3 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 cups Water
• Cilantro Leaves, For Garnish

Preparation Instructions

Drizzle oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery and cook until translucent.

Stir in lemon zest and juice, cooked lentils, chicken stock, and 1 to 2 cups water to reach desired consistency. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes, until lentils are soft.

Garnish with cilantro leaves.