Iraqi Shorbeh- Easy Lentil Soup

Submitted by chef2six

"this food is a staple in my house. you cant go wrong. its fast, incredibly easy, and healthy too. serve with toasted pita."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 2 cups orange lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt or 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dry onion

directions

1. 1. wash lentils.
2. 2. fill pot with lentils and water, pepper and salt, onion.
3. 3. bring to a rapid boil.
4. 4. cover, reduce heat to simmer.
5. 5. cook 20-25 min until thick and yellow.

Reviews

[leah gordon]

I just made this,very good!! I shredded a very small amt of carrot just for colorand texture,then when serving put a few finely sliced greenonion on top!!