Shurit Ads (Egyptian Lentil; Soup with Cumin & Garlic) from Reesa Gottschalk

Shurit Ads (Egyptian Lentil; Soup with Cumin & Garlic) 

From Reesa Gottschalk

Ingredients

2 cups dried, hulled split red lentils

2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock

1 medium onion, peeled & quartered

1 medium tomato quartered

2 t. coarsely chopped garlic

2 t. ground cumin

1 t. salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Lemon wedges

Directions

Heat stock (low sodium) in large pot.  Wash lentils in strainer under cold water until water runs clear.  Add to hot stock & stir.  Add onion, tomato, & garlic.  When stock is about to boil, turn to low & simmer partially covered for 45 minutes.

Cool soup & then process with a stick blender until smooth.  Return to pot & simmer over low heat stirring occasionally.  Stir in cumin, salt, & pepper.  Serve with lemon wedges & or additional onions that have been sautéed to golden brown.