Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths
Mujadara Shorba / Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- • 1/2 cup basmati rice
- • 2 onions, sliced
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1.5 litres vegetable stock
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the sliced onions in the olive oil over medium heat until deep golden and crisp; set half aside for garnish.
2
Phase 2
Add the lentils, cumin, cinnamon, and stock to the pot and simmer 20 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the rice and simmer 15 minutes more, until both are very soft and the soup is thick.
4
Phase 4
Season with salt and black pepper and serve topped with the reserved fried onions.