Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Salt and pepper liberally.
Add carrots and celery and cook 5 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes. Stir occasionally.
Add rinsed lentils. Mix.
Add bone or veggie broth. (I think bone broth really adds a very deep and decadent flavour here.
Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander powder.
Cover and simmer another 15 minutes.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowl and garnish with green leafies and pumpkin seeds.