Bilad al-Sham Kitchen - Lentil soup with vermicelli

Recipe Ingredients:

1.5 cups washed lentils

1 finely chopped onion

2 minced garlic cloves

2 diced carrots

1 cup finely chopped celery

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup vermicelli noodles

2 teaspoons cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Salt and black pepper to taste

8 cups hot water, vegetable broth, or chicken broth