Easy Lentil Soup in a Soup Maker

Lentil soup is a hearty, healthy meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's also very easy to make in a soup maker. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

* 1 cup dried lentils
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 1 celery stalk, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils and place them in the soup maker. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth.
2. Close the lid and select the "soup" setting.
3. When the soup is finished cooking, serve immediately.

Tips:

* You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as potatoes, green beans, or zucchini.
* If you don't have a soup maker, you can make this soup in a pot on the stovetop. Just bring all of the ingredients to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
* Lentil soup is a great make-ahead meal. Just cook it according to the directions, then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Benefits of lentil soup:

Lentil soup is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. It is also low in fat and calories. Lentil soup is a healthy and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.