Lentil Soup with Garlic & Onions

This is a straightforward pot of soup, built the way most good lentil soups are — a base of sautéed onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, then lentils and broth simmered together until everything is soft and the broth has thickened.

Lentils are a solid plant-based source of iron, which makes a bowl like this a practical option if you're managing anemia and looking to build more iron-rich meals into your week. Cumin adds warmth without heat, and a longer simmer only improves the flavor, so don't rush the last stretch of cooking.