CYPRIOT SOUR LENTIL SOUP (FAKES XITHATI) (VEGAN)
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
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.
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Morad Shdooh
morads44@yahoo.comThis soup is a must-try for anyone who loves lentils.
Nostorian
nostorian62@gmail.comThis soup is a taste of heaven. I'm so glad I tried it.
Molly Benavidez
mb@hotmail.frThis soup is a work of art. It's so beautiful and delicious.
Lisle Corbin
lc@yahoo.comI'm so impressed with this soup. It's the best lentil soup I've ever had.
Mashooq ali Ali
m.a@hotmail.comThis soup is so good, I could eat it every day.
A lay
al@aol.comThis soup is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
BD MAHI GAMING
g@hotmail.comI can't wait to make this soup again. It's so delicious and easy to make.
Will-B- Tokin
w.tokin34@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new favorite in my household.
Vuyani Mkheshane
m.vuyani63@gmail.comThis 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
rajpoot-a87@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.
Jennifer Ojinkeonye
j-ojinkeonye6@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Agoth Madedxis online
m-agoth19@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Babygirl Chatlotte
c.b56@hotmail.frThis soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect comfort food.
mohamed alkebsi
m@gmail.comI love the tangy flavor of this soup. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Tom Esweu
et96@hotmail.comThis soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Nusayba Karima
karima-nusayba30@yahoo.comI made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Barbie micky
barbie-m@hotmail.comThis soup is a must-try for lentil lovers! It's packed with protein and fiber, and the sour flavor is really refreshing.
Faith Chisom
faithchisom18@hotmail.comI'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
katelynn@yahoo.comThis Cypriot sour lentil soup was delightful! The flavors were so rich and complex, with a lovely balance of tanginess and earthiness.