Red Lentil Soup (Masoor Dal Shorba)

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Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
2 medium onions -- finely chopped
1/2 pound red lentils
6 cups beef stock -- or chicken stock
1 teaspoon paprika
1 piece bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon dried parsley
 

Preparation:

In a large soup pot, sauté oil and onions. When onions are soft, add lentils. Stir several minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer until lentils are very soft, about 35 minutes. Soup may be pureed.