Saed News: Check out this quick recipe for Four-Spoon Soup and cook it as a delicious dinner for yourself and your loved ones to enjoy.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons lentils (or any preferred legume)
4 tablespoons rice or small pasta
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, cilantro, or dill)
4 tablespoons tomato paste or diced tomatoes
Additional Ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
6 cups water or vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 teaspoon turmeric or paprika for extra flavor
Sauté aromatics: In a pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.
Add tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste (or diced tomatoes) and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Add lentils and rice: Add the lentils and rice (or pasta) to the pot and stir well to combine.
Add liquid: Pour in the water or broth, bring to a boil.
Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer until the lentils and rice are tender (about 20-25 minutes). Stir occasionally.
Season and add herbs: Add salt, pepper, and optional spices. Stir in the fresh herbs just before serving for a fresh aroma and taste.
Serve hot — enjoy a quick, wholesome, and fragrant meal perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking for long!