Ingredients: 

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 400 g canned)
• 2 tbsp (OseUto) spice blend
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: A pinch of smoky mix
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Combine: Add tomatoes and the spice blend; stir for 1 minute.
3. Simmer: Pour in lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. Finish: Season with salt, pepper, optional smoky mix, garnish with cilantro, and serve with crusty bread.