ALGERIAN LAMB AND LENTIL SOUP

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Maria Luisa Scott and Jack Denton Scotts have traveled the world and collected its recipes in their many books. This is from "A World of Pasta". Posted for ZWT3 - Northern Africa. The lentils must be soaked for 2 hours before cooking so plan ahead.

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb lean lamb, cut into 1/2 - 3/4 inch cubes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup lentils
1 medium onion, minced
1 carrot, scraped, and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils, place in a large pan and cover with water, soak for 2 hours, drain.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • Add the lamb cubes, season with salt and pepper and brown them.
  • Add one-half of the broth, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lamb is tender but still slightly underdone.
  • Stir in the lentils and remaining broth and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, saute the onion, carrot and garlic in the butter until soft.
  • Sprinkle onion mixture with the cumin and cinnamon.
  • Add the onion mixture and orzo to the pot.
  • Cover and keeping lid ajar, simmer 10 minutes or until the lamb and lentils are cooked and the pasta is al dente.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • This is a hearty soup.

Martin Villalba
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I highly recommend this soup.


Ali Omar
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This Algerian lamb and lentil soup is a delicious and hearty meal.


Shakeel Syal
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This soup is a must-try for lamb and lentil lovers.


Dele Festus
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Alfredo Di Steffano
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This is the best lamb and lentil soup I've ever had.


Rony Fleurinor
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices.


Karim Hossain
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I love the addition of the vegetables in this soup. They add a nice sweetness and crunch.


FREE FIRE Mr BAYZID
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat lentils.


Muhmmad Iftikhar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tem 2k2 Vlog
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always warms me up on a cold day.


Princess Eri
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and my family loved it.


Autumn Mertens
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This soup is amazing! The lamb is so tender and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I love the flavor of the spices.


Clara Sandra
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This was my first time making Algerian lamb and lentil soup, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious.


Rana Fraooq Fraooq Joyia
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The lentils and lamb are a perfect combination.


Aamagya Timilsina
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This Algerian lamb and lentil soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


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