Lentil Soup with Apricots

Ingredients:
little olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled & diced
1 tsp cumin
3 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

Procedure:
1. Heat the oil and saute the onions and carrots for around 10 minutes until tender.
2. Add the cumin and stir thoroughly then reduce the heat to very low. Cover the vegetables and leave to sweat for 8-10 minutes.
3. Add the lentils and enough water to cover the mixture.
4. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are cooked and the carrots are tender. You may add water during/while cooking.
5. Pour the mixture to a food processor and add the apricots along with the remaining water. Puree until smoooth.