Black Lentil Soup With Black Pepper And Cumin Seeds

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15 Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
• 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 large garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• 1 x Turkish bay leaf
• 1 sprig Italian parsley
• 1 cup lentils, preferably Beluga
• 4 - 4 1/2 cup chicken stock
• Salt, to taste
• Creme fraiche or sour cream, for serving (optional)
• A few leaves of Italian parsley, finely chopped, for serving (optional)