Dr. Beth's Easy Lentil Soup

Serves: 4

• One bag of dried lentils (about 2 cups)
• about 5 cups water (soak, if possible, overnight or all day while you are at work)

Cook in crockpot on low for about 6 hours OR on high for about 4 hours - stirring occasionally OR on the stovetop for about 1 hour (if pre-soaked)

Add about 1/2 way through cooking:

• 1/2 head of garlic
• chopped cumin
• about 1 teaspoon sea salt
• cayenne or red pepper flakes (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1 cup of chopped carrots (if desired)

When lentils are soft stir them to mash them up a little (or put in processor and puree) Stir in about 1/2 cup of PLAIN YOGURT or sour cream

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