Nile River Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Nile River Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup red lentil, rinsed; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock; 2 slices lemons (1/4 inch thick or so); 1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped, canned or fresh); cayenne pepper, to taste; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup red lentil, rinsed
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock
2 slices lemons (1/4 inch thick or so)
1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped, canned or fresh)
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

1
Heat oil in heavy pot on medium high heat.
2
Saute onion and garlic until softened.
3
Stir in lentils, ginger, cumin and coriander with onion/garlic mixture.
4
Add lemon slices, stock, tomatoes, cayenne, salt and pepper.
5
(you can add salt and pepper later, but it's usually added now).
6
Add the water or vegetable stock.
7
Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer for about 45 minutes (it may only take 30 minutes) or until lentils are tender.
8
If you like your soup thin, add more stock.
9
Take the pot off the burner, discard lemon slices, and puree soup in blender or food processor.
10
Season if you have not already added the salt and pepper.
11
Sprinkle with coriander (cilantro leaves).
12
Alternatively, you can add the cilantro before you put the soup in the food processor.

116

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 cup red lentil, rinsed, and more.

Yes, Nile River 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nile River Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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