Green Lentil Soup with Lemon

Directions

Heat oil in pot and add lentils, stir briefly and add the onions and garlic.

Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the bay leaf and spices and stir for 1 minute.

Finally add the carrot. Pour in stock, raise heat and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 60 minutes until the lentils start to puree.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Blend until smooth and return to the pot.

Add lemon juice and salt and pepper.

If too thick, thin with a little more stock.

Serve with freshly made bread.