Egyptian Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups water; 1 cup dried red lentils; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cups chopped potatoes; 8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups water
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped potatoes
8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
Add the first 5 ingredients to a large pot; cover and bring to a boil.
2
Lower the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the lentils and veggies are tender.
3
Take pot from stove burner and set aside.
4
In a small saucepan, add the oil; warm over low heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
5
Add in the cumin, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir constantly for for 2-3 minutes or until the cumin has released its fragrance (be careful not to scorch the spices).
6
Set spice mixture aside for 1 minute to cool.
7
Stir spice mixture into the lentil mixture; add cilantro, stir to combine.
8
You can puree the soup, in batches, in a blender OR you can use an immersion blender and blend to desired texture (I like to leave it a little chunky).
9
Add in lemon juice; stir to combine.
10
Rewarm soup in soup pot; season if needed with salt/pepper.

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups water, 1 cup dried red lentils, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 cups chopped potatoes, and more.

Yes, Egyptian Red 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.

Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

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