Omani Shurbat Hareese

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 12 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

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.
8. VARIATION 1: add some finely chopped or grated vegetables (carrots, cabbage, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper, etc.)
9. or a handful of chopped mixed frozen vegetables.
10. VARIATION 2: make egg drop soup.
11. In a small bowl whisk one egg with a fork.
12. When the oatmeal is cooked, slowly add the whisked egg to the soup while stirring constantly.
13. Then allow to cook another two minutes.
14. VARIATION 3: add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
15. VARIATION 4: add pieces of cooked and chopped chicken or meat.

onion, tomatoes, butter, oatmeal, water, ground cardamom, black pepper, thyme, chicken bouillon cubes, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/omani-shurbat-hareese-493103 (may not work)