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Yellow Lentil Soup - Video
There are many lentil soup recipes; try this saffron-enhanced version—you’ll surely love it.
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https://player.vimeo.com/video/233548692 \r\n\r\nIngredients:\r\n2 cups hulled lentils\r\n1/2 cup Egyptian rice\r\n3 dried onions, finely chopped\r\n2 tablespoons vegetable oil\r\n1 saffron thread and turmeric\r\n1 teaspoon saffron\r\nSalt\r\nCumin\r\n2 small carrots, diced\r\n2 celery stalks\r\nWater as needed\r\n\r\nPreparation:\r\nPut the rinsed lentils in a pot and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes, then add the rice and let the mixture boil a bit longer to thicken.\r\nAdd the carrot and celery and simmer on low heat.\r\nMeanwhile, fry the onions until tender and slightly brown.\r\nAdd the fried onions to the lentil-rice pot. Add saffron.\r\nGrind or crush the saffron and add to the pot.\r\nAdd salt and cumin.\r\nTurn off after a few minutes.\r\n\r\n#YellowSoupRecipe from the kitchen of #ChefsToday\r\n#Healthy_and_Here\r\n#Recipes\r\n#Lentils\r\n#Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups split lentils
- 1/2 cup Egyptian rice
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Aqda Safra (turmeric)
- 1 teaspoon saffron
- salt
- cumin
- 2 carrots, chopped into small pieces
- 2 celery stalks
- water as needed
Method
- Place the washed split lentils into a pot or saucepan over the stove. Let the lentils boil for about 15 minutes, then add the rice and bring the mixture to a boil and cook briefly.Timers: 15 min
- Add the chopped carrots and celery and let the mixture cook over low heat.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onions separately until they are cooked and slightly browned.
- Add the fried onions to the pot with the lentils and rice. Add the Aqda Safra (turmeric).
- Pound or lightly grind the saffron, then add it to the pot.
- Add the salt and cumin.
- Turn off the heat after several minutes.
