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Egyptian Lentil Soup

Lentils and tomatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with cumin. Finish with fried onions.

35 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · 35 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Place vegetable stock in a saucepan and bring to boil. Add lentils and 2/3 of the onions, tomatoes, and garlic and bring to boil again. Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils become tender, adding more water if necessary.

  2. 2

    While lentils are cooking, melt 2 tbsp of butter in a frying pan and saute the remaining onions over a medium heat, stirring frequently until they turn golden brown. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Puree lentil mixture in a blender, then return to saucepan and reheat, stirring constantly. Stir in cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice and remaining 2 tbsps of butter.

  4. 4

    Place soup in soup bowls and top with fried onions.

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