CYPRIOT SOUR LENTIL SOUP (FAKES XITHATI) (VEGAN)

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Cypriot Sour Lentil Soup (Fakes Xithati) (Vegan) image

With gluten free option. This is a delicious lentil soup we enjoy with a side of fresh salad as a light meal. From the Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos, Cyprus section.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups brown lentils
8 cups water, plus 1/4 cup cold water separated
1 cup spring onion, finny chopped (green onions)
1 garlic clove, crushed (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon rice flour (regular flour may be used if not gluten free)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar (not halal)
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, cut in wedges (to serve)

Steps:

  • Pick over lentils and wash in several changes of cold water. Drain.
  • Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used, olive oil and parsley.
  • Bing to a boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.
  • Put 1/4 cup water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined. This prevents lumps forming. pour this gradually into the boiling soup, stirring constantly until thickened slightly.
  • Add vinegar, sea salt and pepper to taste. Return to the boil and boil gently for 5 minutes. Serve with wedges of fresh lemon to squeeze onto individual portions and a fresh salad if wished.

Morad Shdooh
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This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves lentils.


Nostorian
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This soup is a taste of heaven. I'm so glad I tried it.


Molly Benavidez
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This soup is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Lisle Corbin
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I'm so impressed with this soup. It's the best lentil soup I've ever had.


Mashooq ali Ali
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day.


A lay
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This soup is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


BD MAHI GAMING
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I can't wait to make this soup again. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Will-B- Tokin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in my household.


Vuyani Mkheshane
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This soup is a great way to save money on groceries. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, but it tastes like a million bucks.


Asfandyar Rajpoot
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Jennifer Ojinkeonye
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Agoth Madedxis online
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Babygirl Chatlotte
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect comfort food.


mohamed alkebsi
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I love the tangy flavor of this soup. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Tom Esweu
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Nusayba Karima
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


Barbie micky
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This soup is a must-try for lentil lovers! It's packed with protein and fiber, and the sour flavor is really refreshing.


Faith Chisom
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I've never had Cypriot food before, but this soup was a great introduction! It was so hearty and flavorful, and I loved the unique combination of lentils, vegetables, and herbs.


Katelynn Stemen
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This Cypriot sour lentil soup was delightful! The flavors were so rich and complex, with a lovely balance of tanginess and earthiness.