Lebanese Lentil Soup

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan.

Step 2

Gently fry the onions until softened, which will take about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the carrots, rice, lentils, turmeric, cumin and stock.

Step 4

Let the mixture come to a slow simmer and leave to cook for 15 minutes, or everything is tender and cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the lemon juice.

Step 6

Transfer the contents to a food processor and blend it in batches to perfectly smooth.

Step 7

Serve each bowlful with a dollop of yogurt and chopped parsley.