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== Description ==
Lentil soup. This recipe is for 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cup red lentils
* 2 quart stock
* 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
* 1 medium tomato, quartered
* 2 tsp garlic, coarsely chopped
* 4 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
* 2 tsp ground cumin
* 1 tsp salt
* black pepper, freshly ground
* lemon, cut into wedges
== Directions ==
# Wash the lentils in a large sieve or colander set under cold running water until the draining water runs clear.
# In a heavy 4 to 5 qt pot, bring the stock to a boil over high heat.
# Add the lentils, onion, tomato and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
# Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1 tb of the oil over moderate heat.
# Add the chopped onions and, stirring frequently, cook for 10 minutes, or until they are soft and deeply browned.
# Set aside off the heat.
# Puree the soup through a food mill or pour the entire contents of the pot into a sieve set over a deep bowl and force the ingredients through with the back of a large spoon, pressing down hard on the vegetables before discarding the pulp.
# Return the soup to the pot and, stirring constantly, cook over low heat for 3 or 4 minutes to heat through.
# Stir in the cumin, salt and pepper, and taste for seasoning.
# Just before serving, stir in the remaining 3 tbs of oil.
# To serve, ladle the soup into a heated tureen, sprinkle lightly with the reserved browned onions and serve the lemon wedges separately.
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