SUAD SHALLAL'S IRAQI LENTIL SOUP WITH MEATBALLS
This recipe came to The Times in a 2004 article about iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, the monthlong Muslim holiday during which observers abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Soup, like this hearty, spiced lentil soup with meatballs and angel hair pasta, is a common iftar meal as it provides substantial nutrition as well as plenty of hydration. It is adapted from a recipe belonging to Suad Shallal, who moved with her family from Iraq to the United States, in 1966. It was served at her son Andy's restaurant, Mimi's American Bistro in downtown Washington, each day during Ramadan. (The restaurant is now closed.) Mrs. Shallal's recipe calls for ground allspice, but feel free to experiment with other spices found in Middle Eastern cooking like cumin, coriander, cardamom and turmeric. And don't forget to taste and season with salt as you go.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories pastas, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Place half the onions and the ground meat, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and allspice in a medium mixing bowl. Blend ingredients, and form into balls the size of walnuts. Turn onto the baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove from pan, and drain on a paper towel. In a soup pot, sauté remaining onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
- Pick any stones from over lentils, place in bowl, cover with cold water, and drain. Add them to soup, turn heat to low, and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
- Crumble angel hair pasta into soup, along with carrots and meatballs. Simmer slowly for another 5-10 minutes or until lentils and noodles are cooked, adding more chicken broth or water as needed. Just before serving, squeeze lemon into soup.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Family Lopez
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for anyone who loves hearty and flavorful soups. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
md ikbal rana rana
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe was a game-changer. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
James Reynolds Daniel
[email protected]This was my first time making this soup, and it was a success! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Tofajjal Hosan
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe!
Miranda Brandenburg
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover meat.
Alessa Galarza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.
A Anoosh
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.
Cynthia Coppedge
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful.
Hasan Miah
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Priyapriya Shrestha
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I will definitely be making this again and again!
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[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are so flavorful, and the lentils add a nice heartiness to the soup. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice sweetness and crunch. I high
Mohammad Junaid
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. The broth is also very flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaykob Egg
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. The soup is also very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover meat. I will definitely be
Madhav kawar
[email protected]This Iraqi lentil soup with meatballs is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef, lamb, and spices, and they are cooked in a rich tomato-based broth. The lentils add a he