red lentil soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound red lentils
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon mint, dried
• 1 teaspoon parsley, dried flakes