Lentil soup, also known as “ash shileh”

Directions

1. Soak the lentils, rice, and crushed wheat for about two hours. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
2. Next, we add the onions, along with a little turmeric, then we add the chicken broth and water, and pour the lentils into the pot so that they can cook halfway through. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. Once the lentils have been cooked halfway, we add the rice and crushed wheat. ≈ 3 min
4. The rice needs to be cooked slowly, with small flames appearing, until it is tender. ⏱ ≈ 18 min
5. Next, we add the vegetables and tomato puree so that they can cook together and absorb the flavors. ≈ 3 min
6. Note 1: Alternatively, you can also use 4 whole chickens instead of the chicken broth. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
7. In this case, you would boil the 4 chickens in 6 litres of water, but you would not add any more water. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
8. Note 2: We can also add a spoonful of tomato puree for a more vibrant color. ≈ 3 min
9. Note 3: Since semolina cooks quickly, it is best to stir the soup constantly while it is simmering. ≈ 4 min
10. Note 4: If the stew becomes too thick, we can add a glass of water. ≈ 3 min