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Lentil Soup

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups red or yellow lentils
  • One big onion
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Turmeric, black pepper, cumin and salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup vermicelli broken noodles
  • Water as needed
  • 2 large lemons, cut into wedges
  • Dry mint for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Wash the lentils, then boil in water on until cooked.
  • 2. Pulse lentils in a food processor until creamy and soft.
  • 3. Add some water to desired thickness and bring to a boil on stovetop.
  • 4. Add noodles, turmeric, black pepper, cumin and salt.
  • 5. Saute the minced onion until golden, then add to the lentils.
  • 6. Serve in a nice bowl with lemon wedges and garnish with dry mint.
  • Serves 5 to 6.