Shurit Ads Lentil Garlic Soup Recipes

SHURIT ADS (LENTIL & GARLIC SOUP)

Steps:

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

SHORBET ADS (LENTIL SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine onion, lentils, and liquid. Simmer about 1/2 hour, until lentils have disintegrated.
• If the soup seems too thick for your taste, add water to reach desired consistency.
• Add in cumin and lemon juice and adjust salt or pepper to taste.
• Serve with oil on the side for everyone to sprinkle on their own portion.
• Variations-.
• Stir in caramelized onions- i large onion caramelized in 2-3 Tbsp oil.
• Omit cumin and stir in 4 crushed garlic cloves fried in 3 Tbsp oil with 2 tsp crushed mint.
• Baghdadi Jews add 1 tsp turmeric and hot chilies
• Add bulgur wheat 15 minutes before end of cooking.
• Add 2 peeled and chopped tomatoes while cooking
• Add 1 lb shredded fresh leaf spinach (or 1/2 lb frozen) 10 minutes before end of cooking.