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2 cups of dried red lentils

2 large onions (finely chopped)

1 head garlic (peeled and mashed)

1/2 inch chunk of ginger root (peeled and chopped)

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

3 cups of water

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Cover the lentils with water and allow to soak for 30 minutes.

In a soup pot, saute onion, garlic and ginger until golden.   Mix in remaining ingredients except for lentils and lemon juice.  When the water boils add lentils; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until lentils have softened.

Add lemon juice and serve with warm pita bread.

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