World Flavors Cookbook

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Red lentils boiled to a thick soup with cumin, coriander, and onion — the ancient everyday meal of the Egyptian poor, eaten continuously for 4,000 years.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

• 350g red lentils
• 1.2L water
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• Lemon juice
• Fresh coriander

Instructions

1. Rinse lentils.
2. Boil with water 20 minutes until dissolved.
3. Fry onion and garlic in oil until golden.
4. Add cumin and coriander. Cook 1 minute.
5. Add to lentil soup. Stir.
6. Season with salt and lemon juice.
7. Serve with fresh coriander and flatbread.