Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup

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1. 1Step 1: Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch Oven.
2. 2Step 2: Sauté the 1 large onion (chopped), 2-3 garlic cloves (minced), and 3-4 medium carrots (chopped) for 3-4 minutes, until softened and slightly golden.
3. 3Step 3: Stir in the remaining ingredients (1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 cups red lentils, 5 cups water, and 1 lemon) except for parsley.
4. 4Step 4: Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and soup has thickened.
5. 5Step 5: Once the soup is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. 6Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with Chopped fresh parsley.