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Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin is for Soup.

Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin takes several minutes to prepare.

Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin takes several minutes to cook.

Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin are:

2 T. Olive Oil
l large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp. cumin
1-3/4 c. lentils
8 cups chicken stock
1 t. salt
Black freshly ground pepper
2 t. lemon juice
Olive Oil for drizzling

Here is how you make Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin:

1. In a large pot set over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 6 minutes, until the onions become translucent. Add the cumin and continue to cook for another minute. Add the lentils, stock, salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils have broken down. Add water if the soup needs thinning. Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and re-season if necessary.2. Ladle into soup bowls and drizzle with olive oil to serve. Tip: There are many varieties of lentils: red, green, yellow, black. Although green is the easiest to find, any variety will work well in this soup. This soup can be made up to two days ahead and kept covered in the refrigeratorNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEEHEALTHY2.

The nutritional information for Lentil Soup with Garlic and Cumin is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 248.2

• Total Fat: 10.9 g
• Cholesterol: 9.6 mg
• Sodium: 848.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
• Protein: 13.5 g