ARABIC LENTIL SOUP
This recipe was inspired by the lentil soup at this falafel place where I used to live. I have always had trouble finding lentil soup recipes that were more of this Middle Eastern type, so thought I'd share mine!
Provided by Glorypea
Categories Lentil
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash lentils thoroughly and soak if desired.
- I never soak them, and they always seem to cook up quickly.
- Bring stock to a boil.
- Add quartered onion, garlic, tomato and lentils.
- Return to boil, then lower heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender.
- The amount of time will depend on the freshness of the lentils and whether or not they were soaked, but plan on an hour to an hour and a half.
- Over-cooking wouldn't be a problem since this is a blended soup, but under-cooking would.
- As lentils approach tenderness, melt butter in a small frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Add thinly sliced onion and allow to fry until very dark brown.
- Add cumin, saute briefly.
- Add mixture to soup and stir through.
- Ladle one ladle-full of soup at a time into a blender or food processor.
- Using a dishtowel, hold lid down and process soup until homogenous.
- When soup has been completely pureed, return to a pot and reheat until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 491.9, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.4
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