Rustic Red Lentil Soup (Mahluta Corbasi) Recipe

Name: Rustic Red Lentil Soup (Mahluta Corbasi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red lentils, washed, drained (or use brown lentils); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups water; 4 cups chicken broth; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (see note in description); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano

Servings: persons

1 cup dried red lentils, washed, drained (or use brown lentils)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (see note in description)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1
Saute onion in butter over medium heat for 2 minutes until softened, not browned. Add garlic and saute an additional minute. Add lentils and 2 cups water; stir. Cover, turn heat down to medium low and cook 30 minutes until lentils are almost tender and water has almost cooked out. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook another 30 minutes.
2
Puree soup with an immersion blender or use a food processor or stand blender. Strain into pot and add crushed red pepper flakes and oregano; cook 10 minutes or longer to desired degree of spiciness and heat. Soup will become more spicy and hotter the longer you cook the red pepper flakes. Add water if soup is too thick (for your taste, I like it relatively thin).

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried red lentils, washed, drained (or use brown lentils), 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Rustic Red Lentil Soup (Mahluta Corbasi) 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.

Rustic Red Lentil Soup (Mahluta Corbasi)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions