Lentil Soup

I haven't had a chance to try this recipe yet, but I hope to soon.  My friend C.L. sent me this recipe to me and she said it is delicious. I'll add a picture once I make this recipe.  

1lb or ½ kg. orange lentils

8 cups water

½ whole garlic

1 lg. tomato peeled & chopped

1 lg. potato peeled and cubed

2 carrots peeled and chopped

¼ green chili pepper chopped 

1 tbsp. tomato paste

¾ tbsp. salt

3 chicken boullion cubes

1 tbsp. chili powder

½ to 1 tsp. ground cumin

Clean & sort lentils & boil in water for 15 min.  

Add all ingredients except chili powder & ground cumin

Simmer partially covered for 1 hr. 

Then Add chili powder and ground cumin and serve 

If you like it smooth, you can puree after cooled & reheat & serve

If you want meat in the soup, you can cook ground beef with onions & garlic & add