Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf 
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 
• 1 yellow onion, diced 
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 
• 1 Tbsp. honey (or vegan alternative such as maple syrup or agave nectar) 
• 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt 
• 1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 
• 1 ½ tsp. ground coriander 
• 1 tsp. ground ginger 
• 1 tsp. cinnamon 
• Pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed 
• 6 cups water, vegetable or chicken broth 
• Juice of one lemon