Carrot And Lentil Soup

• 1/2 lb red lentil
• 2 2 pints vegetable stock or 2 pints water
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 small sweet red pepper
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. In a large saucepan set over high heat, bring lentils and stock/water to a boil.
2. Skim off froth.
3. Stir in chopped onion, garlic, seasonings and bay leaf. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered.
4. Dice carrots and red pepper. Stir into soup.
5. Continue simmering, covered, until carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes. Lentils in soup will need a total of about 20 minutes to cook.
6. Stir in red onion, coriander, lemon juice and pepper.
7. Remove bay leaf. Liquidise if required.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days or freeze.

red lentil, vegetable stock, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, bay leaf, carrots, sweet red pepper, red onion, fresh coriander, lemon juice, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carrot-and-lentil-soup-143188 (may not work)