Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 7 cups chicken broth
  • 1 12 cups red lentils
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk

Method

  • Heat oil on medium heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic.
  • Add spices.
  • Saute one minute.
  • Add flour and mix.
  • Add broth, lentils, tomato paste and bay leaf.
  • Bring to boil, stirring often.
  • Cover and reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Puree.
  • Stir in evaporated milk.
  • Reheat.