Cream of Green Lentil

Description
It is common soup served everywhere throughout the country.



Ingredients

 * 115 g green lentils
 * 500 g water
 * 80 g onions
 * 40 g butter or margarine
 * 12 g all purpose flour
 * 25 g rice
 * 12 g salt
 * 1 egg
 * 200 g milk
 * 1 g red pepper
 * 40 g bread

Directions

 * 1) Soak green lentils overnight with a cup of water.
 * 2) Add 1 cup of water and cook over low heat for 20–25 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
 * 3) Sauté chopped onion in melted margarine for 2–3 minutes, stirring occacionally.
 * 4) Stir in flour bending well.
 * 5) Add water, green lentils and rice, stir. Simmer for 35–40 minutes or until rice is tender.
 * 6) Place into a food processor container. Process until well blended and creamy.
 * 7) Season with salt. Bring to boil and simmer for a minute.
 * 8) Combine slightly beaten egg and milk mixing well.
 * 9) Blend in soup stirring constantly. Boil gently for 1 minute.
 * 10) Sprinkle with red pepper.
 * 11) Top with toasted bread cubes.
 * 12) Serve hot.