Ingredients
Method
Step 1.
- Rinse and wash the lentils and rice
- Add the water, lentils, and rice to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, Stir in the cumin, and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the rice is cooked.
Step 2.
- Halfway through cooking the lentils, start frying the onion. In a medium-sized pan, add the olive oil and onion and fry until golden and translucent.
- Once the lentils are cooked, pour the fried onion with its oil mixture over the soup.
Step 3.
- Using a hand blender or transferring the soup to a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, with a generous squeeze of lemon, and garnish with fresh parsley, and crispy bread if desired.
