Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups red lentils
• 6 cups water
• 3 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 slices fresh ginger root (about the size of a quarter)
• 2 medium carrots (1 cup grated)
• 1 cup canned tomatoes OR 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped, undrained
• 1 small red or green pepper (1/2 cup finely chopped)
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• pinch of cayenne
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt & pepper to taste