Lentil Soup

Description
Lentil Soup from the Public Health Cookbook, Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, US government resource in the public domain
 * Cook Time: Approximately 45 minutes
 * Serves: 4

Ingredients

 * 2 cups dry lentils
 * 4 cups water
 * 2 carrots, finely chopped
 * 1 x 15oz. can tomatoes, crushed or chopped
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
 * 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or ½ tablespoon dried flakes
 * ¼ teaspoon cumin
 * ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Wash the lentils by rinsing them under running water.
 * 2) Put water in a large saucepan. Add the lentils, bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Stir in carrots, tomatoes, onion, garlic and seasonings.
 * 4) Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.