Ras Asfour(Lentil Soup)
1 1/2 c Yellow or orange lentils -(go through them and pick -out stones) 1/2 lb Choice ground beef 1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley 1 t Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 2 ts Olive oil 1 Onion, sliced...
Ingredients
- 11/2 c yellow or orange lentils
- 1/3cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1tsp salt
- 1/4tsp pepper
- 2tsp olive oil
- 1onion, sliced
- 1/2cup shaarla, or vermicelli
Directions
- 1
1 1/2 c Yellow or orange lentils -(go through them and pick -out stones) 1/2 lb Choice ground beef 1/3 c Chopped fresh parsley 1 t Salt 1/4
- 2
Rinse lentils and drain, picking out any discolored ones
- 3
Combine with 5-6 cups water in a large kettle and bring to a boil
- 4
Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, skimming off foam as it forms on top
- 5
While the lentils are cooking, combine ground meat with parsley, salt and pepper
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Using about a tablespoon of the meal mixture for each, form into small meatballs and chill until needed
- 7
Heat the olive oil and saute the onion until soft and golden
- 8
When lentils are soft, mash them with the back of a spoon to thicken the soup