Fish Soup Iraqi Style

1 carp, cleaned and cut into large pieces (including the head)
2 large onions diced in a large dice
1 cup lentils (orange or green)
1/4 to 1/2 cup raisins
4 to 6 dried Persian lemons (called "numi basra" in Iraqi)
water
tomato paste (about 4 heaping tablespoons)
ground black pepper
salt to taste
A little oil

Place the onions and oil in the bottom of a medium sized pot. Sprinkle with pepper.
Saute the onions in the oil. When they are slightly brown add the water and the other
ingredients (except the fish) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until the
lentils are soft. Add the fish (including the head) and cook until the fish is done.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with white rice.

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