Israeli Thick Lentil Soup

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 c. dried Lentils, prerinsed
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 carrots, shredded
* 3 c. chicken broth
* 2 bay leaves
* Pinch dried thyme
* salt or garlic salt & pepper to taste
* 1 c. diced cooked Chicken or Turkey
* 1 c. chopped Onion
* 4 ribs celery, shredded
* 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
* 3 c. water
* 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
* Pinch turmeric or curry powder, optional
* 2 tbsp. lemon juice
== Directions ==
# Combine all ingredients, except lemon juice and poultry.
# In a large soup pot.
# Cover and simmer for 50–60 minutes or until Lentils are tender.
# Stir in lemon juice and Chicken or Turkey and heat through.
# Soup will be thick and may be thinned by adding additional water.
# Serves 4 generous meal sized portions.
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