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Ingredients

 * 2 cups red (yellow-orange colored) Lentils
 * 7 cups water
 * 1 large Onion chopped
 * 4 cloves of garlic, sliced or minced
 * ½ large carrot, shredded
 * 1 tablespoon flour
 * ¼ cup olive oil or butter
 * salt & pepper to taste
 * ½ teaspoon cumin
 * Juice of one lemon

Directions

 * 1) Place washed and picked over Lentils, carrots and chopped onions in water and simmer covered for one hour.
 * 2) Mix oil, flour, salt and spices in a bowl. Add ¼ cup soup to mixture and stir well.
 * 3) Pour the mixture into the soup and let simmer until the Lentils are well cooked and the soup is creamy.
 * 4) Add lemon juice and simmer 5 more minutes. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.