Shorba Ads (Lentil Soup)

submitted by Sister Rizan Aly

Ingredients

2 cups red (yellow-orange colored) lentils
7 cups water
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves of garlic, sliced or minced 
½ large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon flour
¼ cup olive oil or butter 
Salt & Pepper to taste 
½ teaspoon cumin
Juice of one lemon 

 
Directions

Place washed and picked over lentils, carrots and chopped onions in water and simmer covered for one hour. Mix oil, flour, salt and spices in a bowl. Add ¼ cup soup to mixture and stir well. Pour the mixture into the soup and let simmer until the lentils are well cooked and the soup is creamy. Add lemon juice and simmer 5 more minutes. If desired, garnish with lemon slices. Makes 6 servings.