North African Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: North African Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic, cloves. minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron thread; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 1 small turnip, peeled and diced; 1 cup diced tomato with juice; 8 cups fat-free vegetable broth (beef broth optional); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic, cloves. minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 cup diced tomato with juice
8 cups fat-free vegetable broth (beef broth optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1
Rinse lentils several times in cold water, setting aside to drain.
2
Heat garlic in olive oil in large saucepan, being careful not to scorch garlic.
3
Add onion and saffron and cook, stirring, until onions are tender (add a few drops of water if onions try to stick).
4
Add carrots, celery, and turnip, cooking 10 minutes over low heat.
5
Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and parsley.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
8
Simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours until lentils are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
9
Add lemon juice just before serving.

231

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 garlic, cloves. minced, and more.

Yes, North African 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.

North African Lentil Soup

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