George Harrison's Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

1 red chili
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 cup lentils
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat a small amount of oil in frying pan.
2. When oil is hot, add chili and cumin seeds.
3. When seeds stop sputtering, brown onions and garlic in heated oil.
4. Wash lentils well and cover with water.
5. Add browned onions to pan of lentils.
6. Add tomatoes, peppers, bay leaf, plus salt and pepper.
7. Bring to boil, cover, lower heat.
8. Soup’s on for 4 in an hour.