Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
28 mins
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Total Time
38 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
193 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe
Description
This soup starts by sautéing chopped onions and garlic in olive oil for a fragrant base. Red lentils and rice are added along with diced carrot and a blend of Lebanese seven spice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. The mixture simmers in water or vegetable broth until the grains and lentils are fully cooked and soft. The addition of fresh lemon juice brightens the rich, earthy flavors imparted by the spices.
The texture can be left chunky or partially pureed to preference using an immersion blender. The soup is traditionally garnished with finely chopped green onions and parsley to add fresh herbal notes. It can be served warm alongside pita bread or other accompaniments.
For a more filling meal, shredded rotisserie chicken may be added before cooking to add protein and depth to the soup.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils dry
- 1/2 cup short grain white rice
- 1 large carrot peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 tsp Lebanese 7 spice
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 lemon juice
Garnish
- 2 green onions chopped fine
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook onions, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute.
- Stir in the lentils, rice, carrot, Lebanese Seven Spice blend, turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook until the spices are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 8 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and cook covered until the rice and lentils are fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice. Serve whole or using an immersion blender, pulse a few times for desired consistency. Garnish with green onions, parsley, lemon slice and serve warm with pita or bread of choice.
Notes
- Adding shredded rotisserie chicken before simmering enriches the soup and makes it more substantial.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1709IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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