Kibbet Rahib – Monk’s Lentil Soup - Rouba Shahin Middle Eastern Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole red lentils washed and drained ( not red in colour)
• 2 1/2 litres water + more if needed
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 5 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Ground black pepper to taste
• Salt to season
• 1 cup fine brown bulgur cracked wheat, washed and drained
• 1 small onion finely minced
• 6 basil basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Bharat
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¾ cup plain flour (75 grams)
• 2-3 tablespoons water