Lentil & lemon soup

1st February 2013

1 tbsp olive oil
250g onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
250g red lentils, rinses
1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
Juice of half a lemon
Sea salt and ground black pepper

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions and garlic. Cook over a low heat for 10 minutes or until soft.
• Add the lentils and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the lentils are almost soft.
• Dry fry the spices in a frying pan over a high heat for 1-2 minutes or until they release their aroma, then add to the soup.
• Bring the soup back to the boil and then add the lemon juice, then summer for 5 minutes. Season lightly.

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