Lentil Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
12 ounces meaty veal shanks, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces green lentils
6 1/4 cups water
3 medium carrots, diced
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
salt and pepper
1 bunch cilantro, course chop
lemon juice

Preparation

Boil the lentils for at least 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, and veal shank, stirring frequently.
Add spices, lentils and water, bring to boil, removing scum from surface as needed.
Partly cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Add remaining 3 vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, stir in cilantro and lemon juice to taste.
Serve.