Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup) Recipe

Name: Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 litre brown lentils; 2 litre water; 1/4 litre onions finely chopped; 1 each garlic cloves optional, crushed; 1/2 dl coriander finely chopped, *; 3/4 dl olive oil; 1/2 dl water cold; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/2 dl vinegar to taste; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

1/2 litre brown lentils
2 litre water
1/4 litre onions finely chopped
1 each garlic cloves optional, crushed
1/2 dl coriander finely chopped, *
3/4 dl olive oil
1/2 dl water cold
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/2 dl vinegar to taste
1 x salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground

1
*Note: Finely chopped parsley may be substituted for coriander leaves.
2
Wash lentils in several changes of cold water, or place in a sieve and run water through them.
3
Drain.
4
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).
5
Bring to the boil, cover pan and simmer on low heat for 1 hour or until lentils are soft.
6
Put water and flour in a screw top jar, seal and shake until thoroughly combined.
7
This prevents lumps forming.
8
Pour this gradually into boiling soup, stirring constantly, until thickened slightly.
9
Add vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
10
Return to the boil, boil gently for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 litre brown lentils, 2 litre water, 1/4 litre onions finely chopped, 1 each garlic cloves optional, crushed, and more.

Yes, Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fakes Xithati ( Sour Lentil Soup)

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