Lemon Garlic Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups pasta shells (dry)
1 cup split & skinned Urad Dal (dry)
5 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable stock powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
4 -6 garlic cloves, crushed
3 lemons, juice of

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
In a large pot, bring dal, water and broth mix to a boil, reduce heat to medium. Cook until lentils are at desired consistency.
In skillet, saute celery, carrots and garlic. for 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
Add vegetable mixture and pasta to dal. Simmer 5 minutes.
Before serving add lemon juice. I also add another clove of crushed garlic, since raw garlic is quite good for you!