Shorbet Ads Lentil Soup Food

SHORBET ADS (LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine onion, lentils, and liquid. Simmer about 1/2 hour, until lentils have disintegrated.
• If the soup seems too thick for your taste, add water to reach desired consistency.
• Add in cumin and lemon juice and adjust salt or pepper to taste.
• Serve with oil on the side for everyone to sprinkle on their own portion.
• Variations-.
• Stir in caramelized onions- i large onion caramelized in 2-3 Tbsp oil.
• Omit cumin and stir in 4 crushed garlic cloves fried in 3 Tbsp oil with 2 tsp crushed mint.
• Baghdadi Jews add 1 tsp turmeric and hot chilies
• Add bulgur wheat 15 minutes before end of cooking.
• Add 2 peeled and chopped tomatoes while cooking
• Add 1 lb shredded fresh leaf spinach (or 1/2 lb frozen) 10 minutes before end of cooking.

ARABIC LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and carrots. Sauté for 5-7 minute.
• Stir in the garlic, turmeric, ginger and cumin. Cook, stirring often to keep the garlic from burning, another 2 minutes.
• Add the lentils, rice and stock. Mix well to combine. Cook about 30-35 minutes until the lentils are soft.
• Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Turn off the heat and move the pot off of the heat source.
• Use an immersion blender to process until you reach your desired consistency. Tip: You can also transfer the soup to a traditional blender if needed. Just make sure to only blend the soup and in batches making sure not to overfill the blender open the lid of the blender carefully and away from your face as it will likely be steamy.
• Alternatively, you can enjoy this as a chunky soup without blending if you prefer.
• Taste and season as you see fit (more salt, lemon juice, etc). Don't be afraid to add more lemon juice as it really makes this soup pop! Serve and enjoy.

SHORBAT ADAS(MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash and drain lentils.
• In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
• Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
• Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
• Enjoy!