Description
A heartwarming Arabic lentil soup that is easy to prepare, nutritious, and packed with flavors, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water and set them aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a little oil until translucent.
- Toss in the diced carrot and cumin. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed lentils and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until creamy if a smooth texture is preferred.
- Season with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or coriander.
Notes
For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes. For heartiness, consider mixing in potatoes or spinach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg