Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup red lentil
• 3 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 dash cayenne
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• olive oil, to drizzle

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, put the onion, lentils, veggie stock, the salt and pepper, and simmer about 30 minutes or until the lentils have really softened and somewhat disintegrated.

2. Add some water if the soup needs thinning.

3. Stir in cumin, turmeric, cilantro, cayenne, and lemon juice.

4. Drizzle some olive oil on to your liking and serve with toasted pita triangles.