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Directions
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and butter. When it starts sizzling, add onions, carrots, celery; sprinkle with salt. Sauté the veggies until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add garlic and freshly ground black pepper; sauté for only 1 minute.
Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir well, increase the heat to high and bring to a strong simmer. Skim off any foam that forms on top.
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
Stir in lemon juice and taste and adjust if necessary. Ladle in warm serving bowls and sprinkle on parsley. Serve with crusty bread.