Lentil Soup
- Soomaali
- Shurbat Cadas
- Français
- Soupe de Lentilles
- العربية
- شربة عدس
By Leila & Abdullahi · ·
The moment we tasted the hot bowl of lentil soup in one of our favourite restaurants in Istanbul, we decided it was going to be the next recipe to post. That day, we had just finished a long walking tour of Sultanahmet, including a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Sultanahmet is the soul of old Istanbul and we thoroughly enjoyed the sightseeing. It was early evening and the weather was moderately cold and we were hungry by then.
The lentil soup was very delicious and it had all the spices and flavours that we love. Apart from the ground black pepper in the soup, none of the other spices added any heat. The soup was served with freshly-baked bread and it was a great start for an amazing Turkish meal.
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Ingredients
1 cup = 237 mL · 1 Tbsp = 15 mL · 1 tsp = 5 mL. All are level measurements.
Lentil Soup
Garlic & Cumin Oil
Method
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Steps for preparing the lentil soup Using medium heat, saute the chopped onion with 3 tablespoons of olive oil for 3 minutes, then add the garlic.
Add the paprika, turmeric powder, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and stir well.
Add the chopped tomatoes and stir well. Add the bell pepper and carrot and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the lentils and water.
Add the xawaash bouillon powder (or xawaash spice mix and salt) and stir well.
When it comes to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
Blend until smooth.
Using low heat, fry the sliced garlic in 3 tablespoons of olive oil until golden brown.
Remove the fried garlic, then add the cumin and turn off the heat.
Split red lentils Some of the ingredients 1- Chopped tomato
2- Chopped carrot
3- Chopped onion
4- Paprika
5- Turmeric powder
6- Gorund cumin
7- Chopped sweet red pepper
8- Olive oil
9- Minced garlic
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Thank you for this recipe. I have made this 6 times in the past few months and it is my favorite soup. I’m making it for my mother today, she just got out of the hospital and I know this will help her feel better. Many thanks
Where can i buy the xawaash bullion powder. I cant find it anywhere
Hi. I’m trying to make this lentil soup. But I can’t find the xawaash boullion powder. I’m in the uk where can I buy this? Thanks
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Amiin walaal. Adigana Ilaahay qayr ha ku siiyo.
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Wacalaykum Assalaam Waraxmatullaahi Wabarakaatuh.
Waa ku mahadsan tahay salaanta wacan. Waxaad ka heli kartaa dukaamada waaweyn (department stores) ama dukaamada maacuunta ama webka. Halkaan guji amazon.co.uk.