Egyptian Lentil Soup

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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Place soup in soup bowls and top with fried onions.

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Based in Whangarei NZ. My favourite recipe book is by a two NZers, Alison and Simon Holst Meals without Meat. This book is my all time stand by for healthy inexpensive meals. I wouldn't be without it. I love cooking and look forward to preparing meals each evening.
 
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