Lentil soup

Lentil soup

Egyptian lentil soup
Alternative names	shurbat al-adas, mercimek, tlokheh, shorbay neesik, Linsensuppe
Type	Soup
Course	Starter
Main ingredients	Lentils (green, brown, red, yellow or black)
Cookbook: Lentil soup   Media: Lentil soup

Lentil soup is a soup with lentils as its main ingredient; may use brown, red, yellow, green or black lentils, with or without the husk. Dehulled yellow and red lentils disintegrate in cooking, making a thick soup. It is a staple food throughout Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.