Middle Eastern · Lunch

Lebanese Lentil Soup

Name: Lebanese Lentil Soup
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 0.5 cup rice; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 2 cups lentils; 8 cloves garlic; 1 ham bone; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 onion; 4 servings salt; 2 cups spinach; 8 cups water

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Ingredients

pepper0.5 teaspoon
rice0.5 cup
coriander seed1 teaspoon
lentils2 cups
garlic8 cloves
ham bone1
lemon juice0.25 cup
onion1
salt4 servings
spinach2 cups
water8 cups

Instructions

1
Heat lentils, ham bone, and water in large saucepan to boiling.
2
Reduce heat.
3
Skim the excess; skim off the top as it forms.
4
Simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
5
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
6
Add spinach, onion, garlic, and coriander seed; saute until the spinach is wilted.
7
Add rice and the spinach mixture to lentils.
8
Simmer, uncovered, until lentils and onions are tender, 15-20 minutes.
9
Remove ham bone, pull ham from bone, chop the meat and stir into the soup.
10
Add more water, if needed, to thin the soup.
11
Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
12
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.