Shurit Ads (Lentil & Garlic Soup)

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 7  cups  chicken stock
• 2  cups dry lentils
• 2  tomatoes, peeled, quartered
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3  onions
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  pinch black pepper
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
•  lemon wedge

Directions

1. In large saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
2. Add lentils, tomatoes and garlic.
3. Quarter 2 onions- add to lentil mixture.
4. Chop remaining onion- set aside.
5. Partially cover pan- simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet.
7. Add chopped onion- saute until light browned.
8. Press lentil mixture though a sieve- or puree in blender or food processor.
9. Reheat in saucepan- season with salt, pepper and cumin.
10. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
11. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls.
12. Sprinkle sauteed onion over top.
13. Serve with lemon wedges.