Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion diced; 5-6 baby carrots, diced (that's what I had on hand or use 1 carrot); 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon corriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3/4 cup split red lentils; 3 cups vegetable broth (see note below); half lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon); Salt and black pepper to taste; Crushed red pepper for heat (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion diced
5-6 baby carrots, diced (that's what I had on hand or use 1 carrot)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon corriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup split red lentils
3 cups vegetable broth (see note below)
half lemon, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper for heat (optional)

1
Add olive oil to saucepan and heat over medium-low. Add onion and carrots with a dash of salt and cook 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika and cook 2 minutes.
2
Stir in the tomato paste and the lentils, then add the broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
3
Season with salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper to taste.
4
Puree in a blender or with an immersion blender.
5
Note: recommend using a quality, flavorful broth such as Edward & Son's Not-Chick'n bullion cubes. Dissolve one cube in three cups hot water for this recipe.

300

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion diced, 5-6 baby carrots, diced (that's what I had on hand or use 1 carrot), 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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.

Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup

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