Name: Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils (red or other colors, rinsed and drained); 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 carrots (peeled and diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 lemon (juice); Fresh parsley (or mint for garnish); Olive oil (for cooking)

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup is a delicious and nutritious soup made from lentils, vegetables, and Middle Eastern spices. It’s a popular dish in countries like Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt. The soup is usually seasoned with cumin, turmeric, and coriander, giving it a warm and aromatic flavor. It is often served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or mint.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Breakfast, Homemade, Lunch

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils red or other colors, rinsed and drained
1 onion finely chopped
2 carrots peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon juice
Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Olive oil for cooking

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Instructions

In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrots, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander to the pot. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or mint. You can also drizzle a bit of olive oil on top for extra flavor.
Serve the Middle Eastern Lentil Soup hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1437mg (62%)Potassium: 667mg (19%)Fiber: 17g (71%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 5878IU (118%)Vitamin C: 21mg (25%)Calcium: 62mg (6%)Iron: 5mg (28%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword lentil, soup

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