| A: | 3T olive oil | 
| 1 onion, chopped | |
| 2c garlic, minced | |
| B: | 2T tomato paste | 
| 2t cumin seed, ground | |
| salt, pepper, ground chile pepper | |
| C: | 1qt chicken stock | 
| 2C water | |
| 1C red lentils | |
| 2 carrots, diced 1/4" | |
| D: | 1/2 lemon juice | 
| handful cilantro, chopped | |
| 1. | Saute (A) unril onion is nearly translucent. | 
| 2. | Add (B) and saute a few more minutes. | 
| 3. | Add (C), bring to low boil, cook partially covered 30 min. | 
| 4. | Remove from heat, add (D), serve. | 
Servings: 8