Arabic Lentil Soup

Time

Prep 30 min · Cook 90 min · 120 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Wash lentils thoroughly and soak if desired. Bring stock to a boil. Add quartered onion, garlic, tomato and lentils.

2. 2

   Return to boil, then lower heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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.

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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