Middle Eastern Lentil Soup Recipe
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup Recipe - just a few basic ingredients to make this delicious, flavorful and nutritious soup. Great as a side soup or a light meal. Packed with Middle Eastern flavors, due to the combination of two very distinct spices - turmeric and cumin.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup carrots chopped, optional
- 3 garlic cloves pressed or minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 6 cups water
- lemon juice for serving
- parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch Oven. Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened, stirring frequently.
- Add in the turmeric, salt, pepper, cumin and turmeric. Add lentils and water, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are cooked. Add more water if needed, to thin the soup.
- Add more salt and pepper, if needed to taste. Serve with lemon juice, (adding 1 tsp per bowl makes it taste amazing). Garnish with parsley.
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1800IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3.8mg