Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Soup

Yield:	4 Servings
Categories:	Beans, Legumes

7	c	Hot water
1 1/2	c	Dried brown lentils
3	c	Chopped onion
2	ts	Beef-flavored instant bouillon
1 1/2	ts	Cumin
3/4	ts	Sugar
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	ts	Allspice
1/4	ts	Ground red pepper; (cayenne)opt.