Lentil and Garlic Soup
Ingredients
- 7 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups dry lentils
- 2 tomatoes, peeled,quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 onions
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- lemon wedges
Directions
In large saucepan, bring stock to a boil. Add lentils, tomatoes and garlic. Quarter 2 onions- add to lentil mixture. Chop remaining onion- set aside. Partially cover pan- simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet. Add chopped onion- saute until light browned. Press lentil mixture though a seive- or puree in blender or food processor. Reheat in saucepan- season with salt, pepper and cumin. Stir in remainign 1 tablespoon butter. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls. Sprinkle sauteed onion over top. Serve with lemon wedges.