Thursday Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb red lentil
• 5 cups water
• 1 small onion, left whole
• 1 small potato, peeled, halved
• 6 sprigs fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 4 garlic cloves, mashed, using mortar and pestle
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse lentils and soak for 1 hour; drain.

2. 2

   Put lentils, water, onion, potato, and coriander in a pan and bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1/2 hour.

4. 4

   Process the mixture until smooth then return it to the pan.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic, salt, cumin, and turmeric.

6. 6

   Stir-fry over moderate heat for 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add this to the soup.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve hot with toasted bread croutons or dry toasted pita.