Shorabat adas ( lentil soup)

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Dwigans fwds07a
¼cupOlive oil
1largeOnion -- chopped
20Milliliters
1Stalk celery -- chopped
2Carrot -- chopped
1poundsLentils
quartChicken broth
1Bay leaf
1tablespoonParsley
1teaspoonCumin
¼teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonPepper
pinchSaffron
1teaspoonSalt
Juice of 1 lemon
Garlic -- minced

Directions

Heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic until just tender. Add the celery and carrot, stir to coat with oil, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the lentils, broth, bay leaf, parsley, cumin, thyme, pepper and saffron. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 Recipe By : "The Flavors of Jerusalem" by Nathan and Goldman