Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions (chopped)

• 9 oz red lentils

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tablespoon turmeric

• 5 cups water

• 3 cloves garlic

• 2 tablespoons lemon (juice 1/2 lemon)

• organic extra virgin olive oil (as needed)

Directions

• Saute onions in a little olive oil

• Add lentils, bay leaf, turmeric and water

• Simmer, covered for 15 minutes until lentils are soft and golden-colored

• Crush garlic and add to soup

• Discard bay leaf and puree

• Stir in lemon juice

• Season to taste