Red lentil soup

Ingredients
. 3 tbsp olive oil
. 1 tbsp minced garlic
. 5-6 cups water
. 1 large onion, chopped
. 1 tsp chicken stock powder
. 450 gm red lentils
. 2 potatoes, diced
. 1 carrot, diced
. 1 tbsp cumin, ground
. ½ tsp cayenne pepper
. Salt to taste
. ½ cup cilantro, chopped
. ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
Method
In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté garlic until it browns.
Combine water, onion, chicken stock, lentils, potatoes, carrot, cumin and cayenne.
Bring to a simmer, then partially cover the pot and turn heat to medium-low.
Simmer until lentils are soft (about 30 minutes). Season to taste.
Using a blender or food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to the pot. Add cilantro and lemon juice, and serve.