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Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort Dish

Try this Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup for a warm and nourishing bowl of comfort, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced; shallots can be swapped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced; fresh recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric fresh can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Red Lentils brown or green as alternatives
  • 1 cup Rice or quinoa, bulgur, or cauliflower rice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth ensure gluten-free if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice lime juice can substitute

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium-sized Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Sprinkle in cumin, turmeric, and paprika; stir for about 1 minute to bloom the spices.
  4. Combine red lentils, rice, salt, and pepper; cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring to combine.
  5. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Check consistency; add more broth if too thick or blend for a creamier soup.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm with warm pita or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 14gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Monitor soup consistency during cooking and adjust broth as needed. Using fresh ingredients like garlic and lemon juice enhances flavor significantly. Customize spices to your taste.

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