Shurit Ads (Lentil & Garlic Soup)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 7 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 onions
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• lemon wedge

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
2. Add lentils, tomatoes and garlic.
3. Quarter 2 onions- add to lentil mixture.
4. Chop remaining onion- set aside.
5. Partially cover pan- simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet.
7. Add chopped onion- saute until light browned.
8. Press lentil mixture though a sieve- or puree in blender or food processor.
9. Reheat in saucepan- season with salt, pepper and cumin.
10. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
11. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls.
12. Sprinkle sauteed onion over top.
13. Serve with lemon wedges.

Reviews

[kelseygabrielle]

Delicious! This soup has become a staple, I make it every two weeks and eat it all week. Tastes too good to be this healthy!

[Carlye]

Tasted Awesome, Loved the Garlic, So much Fibre and so Healthy. Definitely making it Again!!

[UmmBinat]

This is really good. I used homemade chicken stock, red lentils, tomato paste to be quicker (I didn't have regular fresh tomatoes). I used a bit extra garlic, & sea salt to taste. I may make this again.