Lentil Soup with Lime Juice - Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 pound dried lentils, washed and picked over
• 8 cups cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each black pepper and ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 can (4 ounces) mild green chilies, drained and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice or to taste (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice)