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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A basic Omani soup recipe found online. Ingredients:
1 cup onion, finely chopped |
1 cup tomato, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup oatmeal |
1 cup water |
1 teaspoon ground cardamom |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 tablespoon thyme leaves ( zatar flakes) or 1 tablespoon oregano leaves |
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes |
4 cups water |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until they are translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes are tender. In a bowl on the side, mix the oatmeal with one cup of cool water. Add this mixture to the saucepan. Add another 4 cups of water and all of the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the oatmeal is well cooked and the onion is soft. 2. VARIATION 1: add some finely chopped or grated vegetables (carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, etc.) or a handful of chopped mixed frozen vegetables. 3. VARIATION 2: make egg drop soup. In a small bowl whisk one egg with a fork. When the oatmeal is cooked, slowly add the whisked egg to the soup while stirring constantly. Then allow to cook another two minutes. 4. VARIATION 3: add a teaspoon of ground cumin. 5. VARIATION 4: add pieces of cooked and chopped chicken or meat. |
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