☒ Recipe LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP

TESTED & PERFECTED LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed 12 cloves garlic olive oil 2 1?2 teaspoons salt, divided 2 large onions, chopped fine 1 lb lentils, washed and drained 1 1?2 teaspoons cinnamon 12 cups water 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach 2 medium potatoes, cubed 6 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Process until mixture forms a paste. Set aside. Saut onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown. Add lentils and mix. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes. Add cinnamon and water. Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste. and cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy. Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes. (Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.

by: Miss Annie