Lentil Soup (Lebanese recipe)

The following family recipe is the easiest and lightest lentil soup.

The steps are:

1. Heat 1 cup split red lentils and 4 to 5 cups water.
2. When they begin to boil, remove the thin layer that forms on the top.
3. Chop and add 3 medium onions and 2 medium potatoes.
4. Add 3 to 5 peeled garlic cloves to taste.
5. Leave on reduced heat until the potatoes are cooked. This should take 10 to 12 minutes.
6. When they are cooked, blend them to the thickness of yogurt.
7. Add 1/2 tsp salt and ¼ tsp cinnamon.
8. Pour the soup back in the saucepan. Boil together for 3 to 4 minutes on reduced heat.

Turn off the stove. The soup is ready!

To serve:

• Add olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of ground cumin to taste.
• Add chopped parsley to taste.
• Bread (preferably pita bread) can be toasted and spread in small pieces on top of the soup.

Enjoy!

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