Sunday, April 11, 2010

Lentil Soup: Two by Two Soup

Salam!

Bismillah

The base for this recipe was handed from my great grandma, to grandma, to my mom, to me. I tweaked it a little (a lot, :-P) to give it my own flavor. I LOVE Middle Eastern food and this soup definitely reflects I think. Hope you enjoy!!

Ingredients:
2 cup shredded carrot
2 sliced onions (any way or size you like)
2 tbsp thyme
2 cup lentils
2 boxes chicken broth (4 cups each) (can sub vege broth)
2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp corriander
2 tsp Gulf Spice Mix (mine is from Saudi, but this recipe tastes similar)
2 tsp paprika
salt & pepper to taste

1. saute carrots and onion in soup pot with a little oil (for less fat, use a little broth) until they are soft
2. add the rest of the ingredients, boil
3. cover and let simmer until the soup looks a bit thick and all of the lentils are cooked
4. blend some or all of the soup to give a nice thick consistancy
5. enjoy! (we like to have it with cornbread, but flatbread is nice too :-) )





5 comments:

Skye said...

hey sis great blog i just noticed ur comment on my blog thankyou so much for the invite to join ur blog,i love how you took pics of different steps in the cooking process.Il email some pics when i do them the same as u.

Anonymous said...

omg i made this today and it was friken deliciousee!!!!!!

i loved it lyk absoloutly loved it and trust me it takes a very good soup//curry to impress me (im indian)

i also twiked a little but only a little

it tasted amazing

thanx so much =D

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NeverEver said...

@ Sky: wow yeah that will be just great!! :-D

@ muneera: Ohhh YAY, i'm so glad that you liked it!!!!! :-D what did you do different? I'm so curious... maybe I will try it :)

@ Kinha: i will try to come by your bog some time soon.

Rainbow In The Grey Sky said...

i was just wondering if that chicken broth is halal?