Ades (Red Lentil Soup)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 red onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 cup split red lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Pinch of cayenne pepper

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. 2. When the oil is hot, add the coriander and let cook for about one minute. 3. Then, add onions and garlic. Add some kosher salt. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes, until onions soften. 4. Add the lentils to the pot. Mix and coat them with oil. 5. Add 5 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, mix flour with the remaining cup of water to make a paste. Add to the lentils. 7. Stir in the lemon juice and some more salt. Continue stirring over high heat until the mixture boils. Then, cover and cook another 15 minutes. 8. Add the cumin and cayenne. Mix well. Taste for salt and add more if needed. 9. Then add the cilantro. Serve with some lemon wedges and more chopped cilantro on top, if desired.