Yellow Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1½ cups yellow lentils
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 7 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt, black pepper
• Lemon, to serve

Method

1. Rinse the lentils and drain.
2. Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil.
3. Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil and skim.
4. Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the grains are soft.
5. Add cumin, salt and black pepper.
6. Blend half of it if you want a thicker soup.
7. Serve hot with plenty of lemon.