Masoor Dahl Soup

Ingredients

 * ¼ tsp turmeric
 * 5 garlic cloves, chopped
 * 10 peppercorns, black
 * 1 onion, small and chopped
 * ¾ cup lentils
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Boil 2½ cups water in a saucepan.
 * 2) Add turmeric, garlic, peppercorns, onion, lentils and 1 tsp salt.
 * 3) Bring to a boil again.
 * 4) Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are cooked and most of the water had dried up (about 20 minutes).
 * 5) Mash or grind lentils completely using a little water if necessary.
 * 6) Return lentils to saucepan.
 * 7) Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil.
 * 8) Turn heat on to medium-low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 9) Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
 * 10) This soup can be eaten as is or with boiled rice.