Syrian-style Lentil And Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2/3 cup dry green lentils
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a pot over medium heat. stir in onion and cook until soft about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. add the lentils and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. cooking times will vary depending on the freshness of the lentils.
• ladle a half cup of the soup liquid into a bowl and whisk in the flour to form a paste. mix the paste into the soup. add the spinach, lemon juice, and salt. if you prefer a thinner soup, add a bit more water. cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. adjust salt and lemon to suit your taste.