Bulgarian Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Bulgarian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown lentils; 1 1/2 onions, chopped; 5 -6 cloves garlic; 2 medium carrots; 1 paprika (capsicum, bell pepper); 2 -3 medium ripe tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves; 1 tablespoon mixed herbs (thyme, mint, etc.); 2 green chilies, with seeds (optional); 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 1 tablespoon flour (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups brown lentils
1 1/2 onions, chopped
5 -6 cloves garlic
2 medium carrots
1 paprika (capsicum, bell pepper)
2 -3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 tablespoon mixed herbs (thyme, mint, etc.)
2 green chilies, with seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 tablespoon flour (optional)

1
Place lentils in a pot with ample water, a dash of oil and boil.
2
Chop carrots and onions and place in the pot.
3
Chop tomatoes and capsicum and place in the pot approx 15 min after you put the carrots.
4
Add spices and peeled garlic cloves except fenugreek and garden herbs.
5
Let cook slowly until the lentils are cooked.
6
Sprinkle garden herbs and fenugreek, turn off burner and cover with a lid.
7
Salt to taste.
8
Serve with sour cream/yoghurt.
9
Optional:
10
You can also chillify it a bit either by adding green chillies or a tsp of chilli powder.
11
For a thicker consistency you can dissolve a tbsp of flour with the soup in a bowl and slowly add 5 min before cooking is finished.

432

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown lentils, 1 1/2 onions, chopped, 5 -6 cloves garlic, 2 medium carrots, and more.

Yes, Bulgarian Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bulgarian Lentil Soup

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