Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
User Reviews
4.1
33 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
427 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
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Red lentils, onions, and carrots make up the bulk of this soup that is flavored by lemon juice, turmeric, and cumin. You can top this soup with a lemon garlic yogurt sauce for even more flavor.
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Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 ½ cups red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
For the Yogurt
- ½ cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- Splash of lemon juice
- water to thin
- 1 Roma tomato
Instructions
For the Soup
- Cut the onion and carrot into a small dice. Mince the garlic.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil to a large stock pot and sauté onion, carrot, and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the turmeric and cumin. Stir.
- Add in the lentils, water, and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Yogurt
- Mix a splash of lemon and garlic into the yogurt. Top the soup with yogurt and tomato.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
4.8g
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
33 reviews
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