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Lebanese Lentil Soup
Lebanese Lentil Soup
Lebanese Lentil Soup is a delicious and nutritious soup made with lentils, vegetables, and spices commonly found in Lebanese cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green lentils or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juice
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.
- Add the lentils and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some lentils whole for texture. Alternatively, you can transfer a portion of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then add it back to the pot.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve the Lebanese Lentil Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 41g (14%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 1438mg (63%)Potassium: 634mg (18%)Fiber: 16g (67%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 5883IU (118%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 55mg (6%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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