Arabic Lentil Soup
User Reviews
4.7
123 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Arabic Lentil Soup
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Middle Eastern red lentil soup served with fresh parsley or coriander and a generous drizzle of lemon is all you need to warm up your body and soul.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 carrots finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 tomato
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed and picked over
- 4 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon to serve
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add finely chopped garlic, carrot, celery, and tomato. Cook for 7-8 minutes while you keep stirring regularly.
- Add spice mix and red lentils. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the lentils and completely cooked.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Using an immersion blender or hand blender, half blend the soup or blend until you have the desired consistency.
- Serve with drizzled lemon and chopped coriander or parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
968mg
(40%)
Potassium
662mg
(19%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5881IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5881IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
123 reviews
Excellent
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