EGYPTIAN LENTIL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Dinner     Winter

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch saffron (optional)
6 cups water or chicken stock
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 can (19 ounces) tomatoes or 2 tomatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot, cubed.

Steps:

  • Preparation In a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic and celery, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, and saffron (if using); cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add water, lentils, carrots and tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35 minutes until all vegetables and lentils are tender (add water if needed). Wait until it cools, then use your hand mixer to purèe altogether. Reheat to serve. Ladle into bowls. Dollop each with sour cream; sprinkle with parsley.

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