Shurbah I

Ingredients

• 1 cup of finely chopped onion
• 1 cup of finely chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• ½ cup of regular oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves ("zatar" flakes or oregano leaves)
• 2 Maggi bouillon cubes (chicken, beef or vegetable flavor)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, saute the onions in the butter until they are translucent.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes, and saute until the tomatoes are tender.
3. In a bowl on the side, mix the oatmeal with one cup of cool water.
4. Add this mixture to the saucepan.
5. Add another 4 cups of water and all of the remaining ingredients.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes, or until the oatmeal is well cooked and the onion is soft.