Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (I use broth instead)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 cup uncooked red lentil
• 2 cups beef broth or 2 cups vegetable broth (I prefer beef broth)
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper