Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle

Red Lentil Soup with a Spicy Sizzle8 Servings

2 Tbl. olive oil
2 onions ( 1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 Cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups red lentils
1/3 Cup bulgur wheat
2 Tbl. tomato paste or ketchup
1 bay leaf
ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:
Heat oil in soup pot or dutch oven over medium heat.  Add onions and cook stirring until softened, 3-5 minutes.  Add garlic and cumin, cook for 1 minute.  Add broth, lentils, bulgur wheat, tomato paste, and bay leaf, bring to simmer, stirring occasionally.  Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils and bugur are very tender, 25-30 minutes.  Discard Bay leaf and serve.
Calories: 218