Red Lentil Soup With Cloves

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 7 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 6 whole cloves, tied in a bouquet garni (cheesecloth)
• 2 slices peeled fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 3 -4 teaspoons salt, more to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, more,to taste
• 1/2 cup small cubes of unsweetened bread (for croutons)
• olive oil, for sauteing bread croutons
• lime wedge

1. Put the lentils, water, turmeric, cloves, ginger and garlic into a large pot and simmer, partially covered, until lentils become soft, 45 minutes to an hour, or use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time.
2. Remove the cloves (in the bouquet garni) and puree the soup with a hand blender, or in a blender.
3. Season with salt, pepper and lime juice, to taste.
4. Saute the bread cubes in a bit of olive oil until slightly browned and crisped and drain.
5. Serve the soup with the bread croutons and lime wedges, on the side.
6. Enjoy!

red lentils, water, ground turmeric, whole cloves, fresh ginger, clove garlic, salt, fresh ground pepper, lime juice, bread, olive oil, lime wedge

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/red-lentil-soup-with-cloves-88971 (may not work)