Algerian Adess Traditional Lentil Soup Stew Family Recipe Recipe

Ingredients for Algerian Adess Traditional Lentil Soup Stew Family Recipe

• Green Lentils
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Carrot
• Courgette
• Dried Mint
• Ras El Hanout Spice Mix
• 2 tablespoons olive oil + extra for serving
• 6 cups water or vegetable broth
• Lamb Stock Cube
• Salt & Pepper
• Bicarbonate Of Soda
• Lamb
• Tomato Puree

How to Make Algerian Adess Traditional Lentil Soup Stew Family Recipe

1. Finely chop 1 large onion and 4 cloves of garlic. Gently sauté in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
2. Add 1 lb of lamb or beef cubes (or 1 cup of lentils for a vegetarian version) to the pot and brown on all sides.
3. Add 1 cup of brown or green lentils (rinsed), 6 cups of water or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook on medium heat for 40-45 minutes. If using a traditional pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until lentils are tender.
5. If the soup is too thick, add more water or broth to reach your desired consistency.
6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for extra richness (optional).
7. Serve hot, generously drizzled with olive oil and accompanied by crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
8. Optional: Soak lentils overnight or for several hours in a bowl of water to reduce cooking time and improve texture (omit the baking soda if soaking).