Lentil Soup

By hmp13

Ingredients

• 8 cups water or broth
• 1 cup dried lentils (rinsed)
• 1 each onion, carrot, stalk of celery, potato (chopped)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Dash hot pepper sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil. Add lentils, vegetables, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, turmeric and cayenne. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. Remove bay leaf, add remaining ingredients (except parsley). Use an immersion blender if you want to thicken the soup, but don't puree the soup. Garnish with parsley and serve.