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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Very hearty and healthy soup! Ingredients:
8 ounces split red lentils |
2 large onions, peeled and roughly sliced |
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (i added tons more) |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
olive oil |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. Put the lentils, one of the onions, and the garlic into a large saucepan with 4 cups of water.
2. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are very tender and pale.
3. Stir well to get a smooth texture.
4. Then add some lemon juice (start with 1 tablespoon) and some salt and pepper until it tastes just right, and serve.
5. If you want to make it spicier, fry the other onion in a little oil for about 10 minutes, until it's crisp and lightly browned; add the ground cumin and stir for a few seconds longer.
6. Pour this mixture over the top of the soup just before you serve it.
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