Lentil Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 12 ounces meaty veal shanks, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 ounces green lentils
• 6 1/4 cups water
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• salt and pepper
• 1 bunch cilantro, course chop
• lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 boil the lentils for at least 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
• 2 heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, and veal shank, stirring frequently.
• 3 add spices, lentils and water, bring to boil, removing scum from surface as needed.
• 4 partly cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• 5 add remaining 3 vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes.
• 6 season with salt and pepper, stir in cilantro and lemon juice to taste.
• 7 serve.