Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric
   5                    garlic cloves -- chopped
  10                    peppercorns -- black
   1                    onion -- small and chopped
     3/4  cup           lentils
   1      teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice

Preparation:

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