Shorbat Adas bi Laban

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. Simmer lentils and onion in water for 20 minutes until soft.
2. Whisk yogurt with 1 ladle of hot soup in a bowl, then stir the mixture back into the pot.
3. Add oil, salt, cumin, and pepper. Heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes; do not boil.
4. Serve warm.