Lebanese Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lebanese Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups vegetable stock (or chicken); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter; 1 cup onion, diced; 2 1/2 cups red lentils, thoroughly rinsed; 1/2 cup rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Arabic seven spice (available at Middle Eastern grocery stores); 2 teaspoons cumin; salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper (also available at Middle Eastern grocery stores) (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

Servings: persons

10 cups vegetable stock (or chicken)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, diced
2 1/2 cups red lentils, thoroughly rinsed
1/2 cup rice
1 1/2 teaspoons Arabic seven spice (available at Middle Eastern grocery stores)
2 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon aleppo pepper (also available at Middle Eastern grocery stores) (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

1
Sautee onions in the olive oil or butter until soft and translucent.
2
Add the stock, lentils, and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover partially.
3
When lentils are broken down and rice is almost cooked (about 10 minutes), add the Arabic seven spice, cumin, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper, if using it.
4
Simmer soup for another 15-20 minutes.
5
Turn off heat and then add the lemon juice.
6
NOTE: Add more stock or water to thin it out if it becomes too thick. At the correct consistency, you should be able to pour the soup into bowls.
7
Serve with crusty bread and additional lemon wedges.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups vegetable stock (or chicken), 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil or 1 -2 tablespoon butter, 1 cup onion, diced, 2 1/2 cups red lentils, thoroughly rinsed, and more.

Yes, Lebanese 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.

Lebanese Red Lentil Soup

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