Name: Red Lentil Soup {Shorabet Adas}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 first-course servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 cup (180 g) dried red lentils; 2 soft chicken (or vegetable) bouillon cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1½ teaspoons cumin; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups (700 ml) hot water; Fresh lemon and/or parsley (optional, for garnish)