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Lentil Soup

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion; sliced
• 1 medium carrot; sliced
• 4 cup hot vegetable broth
• 1 cup lentils
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then saute the onion and carrot for about 5 minutess, or until tender. Add the broth, lentils, pepper, thyme, bay leaves and salt. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40-50 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and extra salt to taste.