Thread: lentil soup

2cups red lentils
8 cups chicken broth or water
1large onion, grated
2teaspoons freshly ground cumin seeds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1large Arabic flatbread or pita bread cut into 1/2-inch squares
olive oil for frying the bread
Extra olive oil for drizzling

1. Wash the lentils under cold running water picking out any stones.
Bring the broth to a boil and add the lentils and onion.
When the broth returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour..
2. Add the cumin and season with salt and pepper and stir.
Taste to check the seasoning.
Stir in the lemon juice
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil for frying to 375 degrees F in a skillet
Fry the pieces of bread until golden, about 1 minute.
Serve the soup with the fried croutons of Arabic bread and extra virgin
olive oil passed at the table.

• step 3 is optional

Makes 4 to 6 servings

I LOVE LENTIL SOUP! LOL
awesome recipe, thanks! x