Syrian Lentil Soup Recipe | Clove

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 1⁄2 cups red lentils, rinsed and washed
• 1⁄4 cup medium-grain rice, rinsed, washed
• 1 large potato, peeled, cut into chunks
• 2 carrots, large, peeled, cut into chunks
• 2 onions, peeled, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed to a paste
• 8 cups water, hot
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
• 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp chilli paste, optional
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
• black pepper, to taste
• lemon juice, for serving
• crispy bread, for garnish, optional