EEE Cooks: Gingered Red Lentil Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 large red onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves large garlic
• salt & pepper
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• ½ cup green, frozen, defrosted slightly bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• sprinkle ground cayenne
• 1 cup red lentils
• 3 cups plus more to rinse lentils water
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice