Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
  • Soups
  • 1 h
  • 14 March 2024

Introducing Middle Eastern Lentil Soup – a wholesome dish packed with lentils, perfect for the whole family! This hearty soup is not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a cozy family meal. What's more, it's versatile enough to accommodate various toppings, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Introducing Middle Eastern Lentil Soup – a wholesome dish packed with lentils, perfec...

AuthorBahija

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Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Ingredients

5 Persons

Recipe

  • 1 piece onions, SLICED

  • 2 piece potatoes

  • 2 piece carrots

  • 2 cups red split lentils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 8 cups vegetable stock

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch pepper

  • 1 pinch chili oil

  • 1 pinch fresh herbs

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Steps

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Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a big Dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet.

1 min

Step 2

Add the onion, potatoes and carrots, cover with cumin and turmeric, and cook for 5 minutes.

10 min

Step 3

Add the lentils and broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. You can adjust the amount of water in case you see that they are drying up and not soft yet.

15 min

Step 4

Once they are soft, turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to process until creamy. Adjust salt and pepper.

Step 5

Serve with chili oil and fresh herbs.

1 min

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