Maha'S Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Maha'S Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons dried coriander; 1 lb dry lentils, rinsed and picked through; 8 cups water; 2 -3 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon salt (kosher or sea salt); 1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 lb vermicelli or 1/4 lb angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces; 2 lemons

Servings: persons

4 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried coriander
1 lb dry lentils, rinsed and picked through
8 cups water
2 -3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon salt (kosher or sea salt)
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 lb vermicelli or 1/4 lb angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
2 lemons

1
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, saute onions in 1/2 C oil until translucent.
2
Add carrots and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add coriander, stir well to coat vegetables, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add lentils and stir well to coat.
5
Add water to cover the ingredients by 3 inches (about 8 cups).
6
Stir in cumin.
7
Cook about 30 minutes, or until lentils are al dente (softened but not completely cooked).
8
Season with approximately 1 Tbs. salt.
9
Add Swiss chard and cook about 10 minutes.
10
Remove 1 cup of broth and whisk in flour, then whisk back into soup pot.
11
In a saute pan over medium-high heat, cook pasta in 1 Tbs. oil until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
12
Add pasta to soup and cook about 8 minutes.
13
Ladle into bowls and squeeze about 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice over each serving. Serve with pita chips or unseasoned croutons.

1047

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium onions, finely chopped, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 carrots, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Maha'S 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.

Maha'S Lentil Soup

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