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: 1 cup red lentil; 1 cup onion, minced; 1 carrot, minced; 1 stalk celery, minced; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons lime juice; salt and pepper; 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large potato; 15 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, diced, well drained

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil
1 cup onion, minced
1 carrot, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons lime juice
salt and pepper
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large potato
15 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes, diced, well drained

1
Soak red lentils in cool water for 1/2 hour, then drain well.
2
Heat olive oil in the bottom of a large stockpot.
3
Add onions and garlic.
4
Saute for 2 minutes until onions are transparent.
5
Add bay leaf, turmeric and cumin.
6
Add well drained tomatoes.
7
Add carrots and celery and cook 3 minutes.
8
Add potatoes and stir and cook for 3 minutes.
9
Add soaked lentils and 4 cups broth.
10
Add cayenne pepper and crushed red peppers and salt to taste to pot.
11
Bring the contents of pot to boil over medium heat.
12
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are soft.
13
Remove bay leaf and puree the soup until smooth(I use an immersion blender).
14
Return the soup to pot and taste to adjust seasoning.
15
Add lime juice and stir the soup.
16
Ladle into soup bowls.
17
Great with pita bread and a green salad.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentil, 1 cup onion, minced, 1 carrot, minced, 1 stalk celery, minced, 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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