Yemeni Lentil Soup

"Yemeni Lentil Soup is a spicy, tomato-based lentil soup which is delicious when accompanied by fresh bread. Lentils are a hearty and healthy option for lunch or dinner. Found on Queen of Sheba."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Rise and pick through lentils thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add onion, garlic, chili, and bell pepper. Cook until the onion is clear and slightly brown.
  • Add lentils and cook for a minute until slightly brown, being careful not to burn. Add tomato, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Quickly add water and maintain medium heat.
  • Cover saucepan and let boil. Lentils should absorb water and become soft in about 1 hour. Add more water if needed. Lentils are cooked through when they are completely soft.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with bread or a dollop of unsweetened yogurt.

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Reviews

  1. I made a double batch for dinner tonight. It was good but not WOWEE. After 45 minutes it was very well done, so I added another 2c water to bring it back to soup consistency. The yogurt gave it a nice, creamy richness. Thank you! Made for A Culinary Tour of Yemen in the NA/ME Forum 2/14.
     
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