Chadian Lentil Soup

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 	 cup Lentils
* 2 	teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
* 2 	medium onions, chopped
* 2 	garlic, cloves. minced
* 1/2 	teaspoon crushed saffron threads
* 2 	medium carrots, sliced
* 1 	celery rib, thinly sliced
* 1 	small turnip, peeled and diced
* 1 	cup diced tomatoes with juice
* 8 	cups fat-free vegetable broth (beef broth optional)
* 1 	tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
*	salt and pepper
* 1 	tablespoon fresh lemon juice
== Directions ==
# Rinse Lentils several times in cold water, setting aside to drain.
# Heat garlic in olive oil in large saucepan, being careful not to scorch garlic.
# Add Onion and saffron and cook, stirring, until onions are tender (add a few drops of water if onions try to stick).
# Add carrots, celery, and turnip, cooking 10 minutes over low heat.
# Add Lentils, broth, tomatoes, and parsley.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
# Simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours until Lentils are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
# Add lemon juice just before serving.
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