Lentil Soup

• 2 cups red lentils
• 8 cups water
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 12 teaspoon turmeric or 12 teaspoon paprika
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 2 bouillon cubes (optional)
• parsley (for garnish)

1. Wash lentils.
2. Add to water and bring to boil.
3. Cover, cook for 1 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. When lentils are tender, add dry spices and bullion (optional) to the pot.
5. Saute onions and garlic in a frying pan with olive oil will golden brown, and then add to soup.
6. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
7. Turn off heat and add lemon juice, stir,.
8. Garnish with parsley,.

red lentils, water, cumin, turmeric, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon, bouillon cubes, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-234999 (may not work)