Fakes Xithati (Sour Lentil Soup)

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	474ml	Brown lentils
2		Water
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Finely chopped spring onions
1		Garlic clove - (opt.), crushed
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Finely chopped coriander *
1/3 cup	78ml	Olive oil
1/4 cup	59ml	Cold water
1 tablespoon	15ml	Flour
1/4 cup	59ml	Vinegar - (or to taste)
		Salt
		Freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

*Note: Finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander leaves.

Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve and run water through them. Drain.

Put lentils in a large pot with 8 cups water, spring onion, garlic if used, oil and coriander or parsley (or a combination of the two if preferred). Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.

Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined. This prevents lumps forming. Pour this gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly. Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Return to the boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Source:
Jeff Smith

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