Lebanese lentil soup for Ramadan Iftar

Ingredients

2 cups of red lentils

1 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons of olive oil

6 cups of water

Salt and pepper to taste

3 teaspoons of cumin

2 teaspoons of turmeric

Lemon juice

 

How to prepare

Wash and drain the lentils.

In a pot over a stove, cook the onions in oil until soft.

Add lentils and stir for a minute, then add water, salt, pepper, cumin and turmeric.

Leave the mixture on the stove until it boils, then on a medium heat for 20 minutes until it condenses. More water can be added if needed.

Serve hot with lemon juice.