Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lebanese Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed; 12 cloves garlic; olive oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 large onions, chopped fine; 1 lb lentils, washed and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ cups water; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 6 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
12 cloves garlic
olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 lb lentils, washed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
2 medium potatoes, cubed
6 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2
Process until mixture forms a paste.
3
Set aside.
4
Saute onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown.
5
Add lentils and mix.
6
Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
7
Add cinnamon and water.
8
Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste.
10
and cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy.
11
Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
12
(Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.

218

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed, 12 cloves garlic, olive oil, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Lebanese 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.

Lebanese Lentil Soup

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