Red Lentils Soup
Red Lentils Soup
  • Soups
  • 1 h
  • 3 May 2023

Nothing speaks to us like home more than a fulfilling and delicious lentil soup. This easy and creamy dish has been one of our favorites for years, it's fantastic to start a delicious meal or to serve as dinner for all the family. It's also super versatile, you can add as many spices as you like to the mixture, and you can adjust how much you blend it, so you can get a soft cream or a chunkier version. Try it as well with different toppings to keep things fun! Nothing speaks to us like home more than a fulfilling and delicious lentil soup. This...

AuthorSaloua

7 Steps

Red Lentils Soup

Ingredients

8 Persons

Preparation

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 cloves garlic

  • 1 onions, SLICED

  • 3 potatoes

  • 2 carrots, GRATED

  • 2 cups bananas

  • 6 cups chicken stock

  • 1 cups coconut milk

  • salt

  • pepper

Toppings

  • coconut milk

  • small bunch coriander

  • almonds

  • lemon

Video

Keep cooking the same

Steps

1 / 7

Step 1

Bring a deep pot to a medium-high temperature and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, turmeric and and cumin powder and let them cook for a couple of minutes, just so the flavors start to pop.

10 min

Step 3

Add the onion, potatoes and carrots and cook them for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.

10 min

Step 4

Add the red split lentils and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Check for liquid halfway through the cooking time and add a bit more stock or water if needed.

30 min

Step 5

Once the lentils and veggies are soft, use an immersion blender to process the soup until creamy (you can leave as many chunks as you wish).

10 min

Step 6

Add the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Serve with coconut milk, cilantro and almonds.

Rate this recipe

I don't like this at all.+

It's not a worst.+

Sure, this will do.+

I'am a fan - would recommend.+

Amazing! I love it.+

I don't like this at all.

It's not a worst.

Sure, this will do.

I'am a fan - would recommend.

Amazing! I love it.

You Might Also Like

Soups50 min

Harira Moroccan Soup

A dish containing all the food ingredients you're looking for is one of the most delicious recipes in Mor...

Main Courses35 min

Simple Vegetables Soup

There’s nothing like an old-fashioned veggies soup to please the little ones and make sure they grow stro...

Desserts1 h

Luqaimat

These lemony and sugary fried dough balls are a middle eastern classic for a reason: there’s just no stop...

Starters1 h

Manakish with Cheese and Zaatar

Think of a pizza but - way - better! These manakish discs are just what you need to complete your feast t...

Desserts1 h

Namoura

If you are craving something sweet and fulfilling you have to try this Namoura pan cake that will just st...

Soups1 h

Red Lentils Soup

Nothing speaks to us like home more than a fulfilling and delicious lentil soup. This easy and creamy dis...

Side Dishes1 h, 30 min

Moroccan Harira for Ramadan

Harira is not your typical beans and tomato soup - it’s the ultimate delicious meal that can be shared wi...

Main Courses30 min

Shakshuka

With its origins dating back to the Ottoman Empire, and adaptations over the years that have allowed it t...

Side Dishes58 min

Moroccan Sellou (Sfouf or Zmita)

Moroccan Sellou is a traditional dish that consists in grounded seeds combined with amazing species and g...

Soups1 h

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Introducing Middle Eastern Lentil Soup – a wholesome dish packed with lentils, perfect for the whole fami...

Main Courses1 h

Egyptian Koshari

Welcome to the flavorful world of Egyptian Koshari – a dish steeped in history and bursting with taste! O...

Soups1 h

Cauliflower Soup

Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of Cauliflower Soup with Caramelized Onions – the ultimate comfort food ...