Ingredients

3tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion - chopped

2 garlic cloves- minced

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

Preparation

Dash of chili pepper or cayenne (to taste) 1 Qt Chicken or vegetable Broth 2 Cups water 1 cup Red Lentils 1 Carrot peeled & diced 1/2 lemon juice or more to taste Cilantro - chopped as topping -