Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    259 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup

Learn how to make this authentic healthy Lebanese Crushed Lentil Soup in 30 minutes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's vegan, hearty and so filling!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 ½ cups red lentils rinsed
  • ½ cup short grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the carrots, lentils, rice, and cumin. Season again with the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cumin is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add 8 cups of water and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, but stirring once or twice throughout, until the rice and lentils are fluffy and fully cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, pulse the soup a few times to achieve a coarse yet creamy consistency. The soup will continue to thicken as it sits. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. The soup will last about 5 days in the fridge.
  • Sourcing: You can find red lentils at Middle Eastern markets, natural-foods stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 576mg (16%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3427IU (69%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 576mg 12%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3427IU 69%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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