LENTIL SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Saute the onion gently in half the butter until soft, then add the drained lentils and stir until glazed with the butter.
• Add the stock, cumin, salt and pepper ,simmer until the lentils have almost disintegrated. Raw lentils will take 2 hours.
• Test the lentils to see whether they are tender, then cool and put the mixture briefly through a blender.
• Fry the diced bread (or croutons) in the remaining butter with the crushed garlic.
• Return the soup to the pan, reheat, and bring gently to the boil.
• Leave to stand for a few minutes before serving, and add the oil and lemon juice. Garnish with the croutons and a little parsley.