I Tablespoon olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 1 small hot pepper,
  finely chopped 8 cups water I cup split lentils, rinsed 2 teaspoons
  salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon
  pepper Pinch of saffron 2 Tablespoons white rice, uncooked 1/4 cup
  lemon juice Heat oil in a saucepan and sout6 onions and hot pepper
  over medium heat for 1 0 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except
  lemon juice, and bring to boil.  Cover and cook over medium heat for
  25 minutes. Puree; then return to saucepan and reheat. Stir in lemon

  juice; then serve. Try this hearty soup.