EGYPTIAN YELLOW LENTIL SOUP
This recipe is adapted from Magda el-Mehdawy's book My Egyptian Grandmother's Kitchen. Lentils are a very ancient food staple, and have been the basis of diets in the Middle East for millennia. To perk up the flavor of this soup, cooks often add a spritz of lemon juice to each serving at the last minute. Note: Ghee is available at Middle Eastern markets. Yellow lentils are actually orange when you buy them in the package, but they quickly turn yellow when cooked. Unlike brown lentils, they take very little time to cook.The amount of cumin can be adjusted to taste
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Egyptian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large skillet over medium heat, heat ghee. Working in batches of 6, sauté pita pieces until crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Wash lentils well in several changes of water until water runs clear. Drain. In large saucepan, combine lentils and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add tomato, potato, carrot, and salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
- Remove from heat. Strain, reserving cooking liquid. In blender, purée solids, adding enough reserved liquid to make mixture smooth. Set aside.
- In medium pot over moderately high heat, heat corn oil. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add puréed lentils, beef stock, and cumin. Simmer until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with fried bread wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 1935, Carbohydrate 101, Fiber 37.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 36
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BD 71 Yeasin
[email protected]This soup is a staple in my household. I make it all the time, especially during the winter months.
ivete lopez
[email protected]I've tried several different Egyptian lentil soup recipes, and this is by far the best one. The flavors are amazing!
Krzysztof Butynski
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Ivy Wanjugu Githinji
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were very well-balanced.
Abraham Ketema
[email protected]This soup is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very affordable to make.
rubaiya nira
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are incredible.
mdkamal hossan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a batch in my freezer for a quick and easy meal.
Hoho Yamyyamy
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
NuNu Bowling
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The flavors are amazing.
Dexter Sparsh
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.
Anmol Karki
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the way the lentils and spices all come together.
Caption Durrani
[email protected]Yum!
MD Per vas
[email protected]This is my new favorite lentil soup recipe! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are incredible. I love the addition of the cumin and coriander.
noran adel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out way too salty. I think I must have accidentally added too much salt. Other than that, it was a good soup.
MR NOMANBAI*
[email protected]This soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste, and the lentils were a little too mushy. I wouldn't make it again.
Lilian Wasongo
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how flavorful and comforting it was. I'll definitely be making it again.
Diana Rodriguez
[email protected]This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used red lentils instead of yellow, and it turned out great. My husband and I both loved it.
Doug Eldridge
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this Egyptian yellow lentil soup was amazing! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the lentils were so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tsetsgee Tsetsgee
[email protected]This lentil soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of naan bread, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.