Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 12 ounces meaty veal shanks, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 ounces green lentils
• 6 1/4 cups water
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• salt and pepper
• 1 bunch cilantro, course chop
• lemon juice

1. Boil the lentils for at least 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, and veal shank, stirring frequently.
3. Add spices, lentils and water, bring to boil, removing scum from surface as needed.
4. Partly cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
5. Add remaining 3 vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, stir in cilantro and lemon juice to taste.
7. Serve.

olive oil, red onion, garlic, veal shanks, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, green lentils, water, carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, cilantro, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-507018 (may not work)