Lentil Soup 02 – African Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

NORTH AFRICAN LENTIL SOUP

serves 4-8

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

12 oz shin of veal, shopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

6 oz green lentils

6 1/4 cups water

3 small to medium carrots, diced

3 celery sticks, chopped

2 potatoes, diced

salt and pepper

1 bunch of cilantro, coarsely chopped

lemon juice or preserved lemon

Boil the lentils in a pan of water for at least 10 minutes, drain

and set aside. Heat the oil in a pan, then cook the onion, garlic

and veal, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft. Stir in

the spices until fragrant, then add the lentils and water. Bring

to the boil and skim the scum from the surface. Partly cover and

simmer for about 1 hour until the meat is tender. Add the vegetables

and cook for a further 30-40 minutes. Season and stir in the

cilantro, and lemon to taste. Serve straight away.

Category: African Recipes