Simple Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup

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1. 1Step 1: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2Step 2: Add the lentils, bay leaves, cumin, black pepper, and chicken stock. Cover the pot and bring the soup up to a rolling boil, then turn down the heat and let it boil gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adding a splash of water if necessary if it's too thick.
3. 3Step 3: Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve along with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze on top, garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley if desired.