Shawrbat ` Adas Maa Bandoura – Lentin and Tomato Soup

(Serves from 8 to 10)

1 cup lentils, rinsed

7 cups water

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 medium size onions, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cups stewed tomatoes

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 cup white rice, uncooked

1/4 cup lemon juice

Place lentils and water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.

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.

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. 

Total Calories Per Serving: 115