ALGERIAN ADESS - TRADITIONAL LENTIL SOUP / STEW - FAMILY RECIPE!

Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe! image

Provided by Um Safia

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups green lentils
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, grated
1 courgette, grated
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
olive oil, to fry
2 pints water
1 lamb stock cube or 1 beef stock cube
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils)
4 pieces lamb or 4 pieces chicken, enough for your family
1/2 teaspoon tomato puree (or paste)

Steps:

Gently fry onion & garlic until golden, add meat, seal all sides, then add rest of ingredients.
Cook in pressure cooker on medium heat for 40 - 45 minutes Add more water if you like it thinner consitency. Serve with plently of olive oil & bread!
NB: You can also put the lentils in a bowl to soak overnight or during day before you cook & omit the bicarb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 185, Carbohydrate 64.4, Fiber 30.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 25.9