Green Lentil Soup with Lemon

• 2 cups green lentils, washed
• 3 tsp. olive oil
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 lg. onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. coriander
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. sweet Hungarian paprika
• 2 lg. carrots, diced
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice,
• to taste
• Salt and pepper

1. Heat oil in pot and add lentils; stir briefly and add the onions and garlic.
2. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the bay leaf and spices and stir for 1 minute.
4. Finally add the carrot.
5. Pour in stock; raise heat and bring to a boil.
6. Simmer for 60 minutes until the lentils start to puree.
7. Remove from heat and let cool.
8. Blend until smooth and return to the pot.
9. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper.
10. If too thick, thin with a little more stock.
11. Serve with freshly made bread.

green lentils, olive oil, vegetable stock, bay leaf, onions, garlic, coriander, cumin, sweet hungarian paprika, carrots, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4200 (may not work)