Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
1/2 cup bulgar (cracked wheat)
2 1/2 quarts water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sesame or olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup bulgar (cracked wheat)
2 1/2 quarts water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sesame or olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
Preparation:
Wash lentils, cover with water bring to a boil then drain. Wash bulgar, cover with water, bring to a boil then drain.Combine lentils, bulgar, salt, and cayenne with 2 1/2 quarts of water, bring to a boil. Cover loosely and simmer for 2 hours.
Meanwhile saute onions, garlic and carrots in oil. Add to lentil mixture at 2 hour mark, then simmer 20 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste.
Tags: appetizer, lentil soup
