Recipe 1: Hearty Vegetable and Lentil Soup

After a stressful event, the body often craves something warm, filling, and nourishing. This soup is perfect for that.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 cups water or broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add carrots and tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes.

Stir in lentils, water, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Season to taste and serve warm.

Why This Recipe Matters

It’s simple, affordable, and deeply satisfying. More importantly, it’s the kind of meal that can be shared easily—something that becomes especially valuable when neighbors come together after a difficult event.