Lentil Soup

My dear friend and ex-colleague once made lentil soup for me. It was the first time I  had it and it was delicious Mashaa'Allah. We ate it with fresh onions and crisp bread. Although, I don't think I will ever master her recipe, I decided to make one up of my  own and it was deeeeeeeeeelicious Mashaa'Allah. 

Ingredients:

4 small tomatoes

2 large red onions

2 large carrots

4 cloves garlic

freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cups lentils

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 vegetable cubes

5 cups water

2 tsp curry powder

2 tsp cumin powder

3 small bay leaves or 1 large leaf

First, prepare the lentils, by washing them and allowing them to soak in water for at least 20 min.

Saute onions in olive oil. Add garlic. After 5 min add shredded carrots and stir.

Add all of the other ingredients. I added the tomatoes first, not sure if that matters. 

Bring to a boil and cover.

Cook  until the the water has completely dissolved. 

Blend in a blender on low speed for about 2 minutes. 

garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)