[ENG] Moroccan Lentil Soup / العدس على الطريقة المغربية - CookingWithAlia - Episode 462

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Today, we're kicking off a new series called "The comfort series". I'm going to show you a few of my go to comfort food recipes to make you happy. Let's start this series with this simple and easy recipe "Moroccan Lentil Soup"!!!

RECIPE: https://goo.gl/UPWg0b
INGREDIENTS:
250 grams (1 1/4 cups) brown lentils, soaked in water overnight
1 large onion
1 large tomato
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 liter (4 cups) water

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
1- Soak the lentils in water overnight so they become soft and cook easily. Drain them from the water.
2- Cut the top of the tomato then cut into quarters. Grate the pulp of the tomato and discard the skin.
3- Finely chop the parsley.
4- Peel the onion, cut it in half, and finely chop it.

Step2: Cooking the lentils
1- On medium heat, in a large pot, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion, grated tomato, and lentils. Mix.
2- Add the chopped parsley and continue mixing.
3- Add the spices: paprika, salt, and pepper.
4- Mix and cook on medium heat for around 10 minutes.
5- Add boiling water to the lentils, cover the pan, and cook for 30 minutes. Stir from time to time.
6- After 30 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust the spices accordingly: salt, pepper, and paprika.
7- Serve hot in a bowl with a piece of bread. Bon Appetit!
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