Toldot

Birthright soup

Courtesy of Dr. Hardin Rubin

Why did Esav sell his birthright to Ya'akov for a bowl of red lentils? Prepare this recipe for "Birthright Soup" and learn the secrets of Torah.

Soup ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1-1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1.5 teaspoons ground coriander; pinch of ground chili pepper; 1 cup split red lentils; bunch of celery leaves, chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 2 quarts of chicken stock; Salt and pepper; Juice of 0.5-1 lemon

Garnish: 1 - 2 large onions, sliced; 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1-1.5 pita breads to make croutons (optional); 3 lemons, quartered, to serve with

Directions: Soften onion in oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili pepper and stir. Add lentils, celery leaves, and carrot, cover with stock, and simmer 30-45 minutes, until the lentils have disintegrated. Add salt and pepper and water if the soup needs thinning. It should be quite thin like light cream. Stir in lemon juice. For garnish, fry onions in oil, covered at first, over low heat, stirring often until crisp and very brown, almost caramelized. Split and open out pita breads and toast in oven or under broiler, turning them over once, until crisp and lightly browned. Break into small pieces with your hands to make croutons. Serve the soup very hot. Garnish each serving with a tablespoon of fried onions and pass the lemon wedges and croutons, if you like for people to help themselves. (Serves 6-8)

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