Lentil Soup

Submitted by Charlotte J

"From “North African Cooking” by Hilaire Walden."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 12 ounces meaty veal shanks, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 ounces green lentils
• 6 1⁄4 cups water
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• salt and pepper
• 1 bunch cilantro, course chop
• lemon juice

directions

1. Boil the lentils for at least 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add onions, garlic, and veal shank, stirring frequently.
3. Add spices, lentils and water, bring to boil, removing scum from surface as needed.
4. Partly cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender.
5. Add remaining 3 vegetables and simmer another 30 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper, stir in cilantro and lemon juice to taste.
7. Serve.