Vegetarian Recipes - Lentil Soup Recipe

  
 

Lentil Soup Recipe

 

Ingredients

 

Serves 4

  • 1 cup/150 g bulgur wheat

  • 1 1/2 cups/150 g lentils

  • salt to taste

  • 1/2 cup/125 ml extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 large onions, finely chopped

  • 1 red chile pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 cup/250 ml store-bought or homemade Tomato Sauce (refer recipe)

  • 1/2 cup/125 ml plain yogurt

Method:

  1. Place the bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 30 minutes, or until the grains have softened. Drain well, squeezing out excess moisture.

  2. Place the lentils in a large saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover and season with salt. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.

  3. Add the bulgur wheat and cook for 30 minutes, or until the lentils and wheat are both tender.

  4. If the mixture dries out during cooking, add more hot water. Transfer to a large serving tureen.

  5. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the onions and chile until golden brown.

  6. Spoon the sautéed onions onto the soup. Spoon the hot tomato sauce into the center and add the yogurt. Serve hot.