Shawrbat 'Adas Maa Banadoura (Lentil And Tomato Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup lentils, rinsed
7 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup white rice, uncooked
1/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation

Place lentils and water in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.
In the meantime, in a frying pan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until they turn golden brown. Stir in remaining ingredients, except lemon juice, and saute for another 5 minutes.
Stir the frying pan contents into the lentils and bring to boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until rice and lentils are well-cooked. Stir in lemon juice and serve hot.