Non Fat Middle Eastern Greens And Lentil Soup Recipes

JACOB'S MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse lentils, discarding and stones, or blemished lentils; drain.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add onion and bell pepper, cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add cumin and ground red pepper and stir 1 minute.
• Pour in the 4 cups of water and the lentils. Bring to a boil and Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Stir in salt and simmer 10 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
• Stir in lemon juice and serve.

SHORBAT ADAS(MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Wash and drain lentils.
• In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, then let simmer on medium/low for about 35 minutes.
• Make sure to stir occasionally to avoid the lentils burn or sticking to the pot.
• Serve in with lemon wedges, on side.
• Enjoy!

LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Process until mixture forms a paste.
• Set aside.
• Sauté onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown.
• Add lentils and mix.
• Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
• Add cinnamon and water.
• Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste.
• and cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy.
• Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• (Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.