Lentil Soup With Egyptian Spices

Submitted by RawSpiceBar

"Lentil Soup With Egyptian Spices"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 set 1 pouch rawspicebar's egyptian spices
• 2 . set 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 . set 1 onions
• 4 . set 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 . set 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 . set 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 7 . set 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 8 . set 1 lb lentils
• 9 . set 2 tsp salt
• 10 . set 2 loaves whole wheat pita bread
• 11 . set olive oil
• 12 . set salt

directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, salt and celery. Cook, stirring until onions are translucent, about 7 minute.
2. Add the lentils, tomatoes & RawSpiceBar's Egyptian Spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the stock, bring to the boil then turn down the heat to low and simmer for 35-45 min, until vegetables are very soft.
4. hile the soup is simmering, make the croutons. Preheat oven to 200°C Cut or tear pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toss with a generous drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place in oven for about 10-12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
5. Puree the soup with a blender in batches, until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve with croutons and a sprinkle of dukkah if you like. Enjoy!