Red Lentil Soup # 2

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of ground chili powder
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 tablespoons cilantro (optional)

Directions:

1. Sauté onions and garlic in a small amount of water
2. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper 
3. Cook for a few minutes
4. Add broth, water, lentils, carrots and simmer for 30 minutes
5. Puree half of the mixture and return to pot.
6. Add lemon juice