Shawrbat 'adas Maa Banadoura (lentil And Tomato Soup)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed
• 7 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups stewed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 cup rice, uncooked
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 place lentils and water in a saucepan and bring to boil. cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.
• 2 in the meantime, in a frying pan, heat oil and sauté onions and garlic until they turn golden brown. stir in remaining ingredients, except lemon juice, and sauté for another 5 minutes.
• 3 stir the frying pan contents into the lentils and bring to boil. cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are well-cooked. stir in lemon juice and serve hot.