Tunisian

Chorba El Khobz

Name: Chorba El Khobz
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup water or broth; Crushed bread pieces for serving

A Tunisian bread soup with tomatoes, lentils, and spices.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
Stir in lentils, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and water. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add bread pieces and cook until softened. Adjust seasoning.
Serve warm.

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