Lentil Soup

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red lentils
  • 8 cups water
  • 12 teaspoon cumin
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric or 12 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 2 bouillon cubes (optional)
  • parsley (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash lentils.
  2. 2
    Add to water and bring to boil.
  3. 3
    Cover, cook for 1 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    When lentils are tender, add dry spices and bullion (optional) to the pot.
  5. 5
    Saute onions and garlic in a frying pan with olive oil will golden brown, and then add to soup.
  6. 6
    Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. 7
    Turn off heat and add lemon juice, stir,.
  8. 8
    Garnish with parsley,.

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